A few days before the start of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the excitement is palpable all over the world. The most important football tournament at the national team level ignites the emotions of millions of people, even in countries that will not participate. However, not everything seems to be joy in this sports celebration.

As it is known, Qatar is not a country with a football tradition. For this reason, in order to host this year's World Cup, the nation had to prepare in advance in terms of infrastructure. This meant an effort that has not only consisted of building stadiums and spaces for the participating athletes, but also constructing an entire city: Lusail, 40 kilometers from Doha, the capital. A monumental task in which, unfortunately and according to The Guardian newspaper, workers from various countries have died.

Did people die building stadiums for Qatar 2022?

A journalistic investigation published in February 2021 by the British newspaper The Guardian claims that at least 6,500 immigrant workers have died in Qatar since it was chosen as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Why did these deaths occur?

One of the most important aspects revealed by the journalistic investigation is "Qatar's failure to protect its 2 million immigrant workers." This was pointed out by The Guardian reporters, who emphasized that the conditions offered to workers from other countries did not meet minimum safety requirements.

The report mentions, for example, the case of Mohammad Shahid Miah from Bangladesh. This man was electrocuted in his workers' accommodation after water came into contact with exposed electrical cables. Like him, there are countless stories of workers who lost their lives in deplorable working conditions.