Three people have died on the construction sites of stadiums in recent years. Qatar World Cup 2022FIFA confirmed to dpa, which reported 37 more deaths, but the Organizing Committee assured that it did not occur and did not occur on construction sites. non-work deaths.

As British newspaper The Guardian claimed last year, Qatar has been criticized for years for its treatment of migrant workers in the country. Thousands of workers from Asian countries died there.

Qatar said reforms were being carried out, the deaths were caused by various causes and not disproportionate given the number of workers from these countries. Rights groups have made a call. compensation fund It also has the support of the German Football Association (DFB).

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf will travel to Qatar later this month with German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and said that “human rights issues discussed around the tournament will be at the center of the trip”. The World Cup will be held from 20 November to 18 December.