U.S. adults on if its right or wrong to host World Cup in Qatar 2022

A poll conducted in November 2022 found that 45 percent of respondents felt that it was wrong to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup in Qatar

In what has been seen as a controversial move by many, the 2022 World Cup is being hosted in Qatar. The World Cup championship arrived in Qatar amid widespread allegations of corruption throughout the selection process. To compound matters, the months leading up to the Cup saw numerous reports of human rights abuses relating to the migrant workers in Qatar building the tournaments infrastructure. Additionally, the country has been criticized for its treatment of the LGBT+ community, and its lack of environmental consciousness in World Cup related construction. Despite these concerns, Americans are still tuning in to watch the tournament.

Qatar/U.S. relations

Qatar is designated a major non-NATO ally by the United States. The two countries have maintained diplomatic relations for 50 years, and coordinate on Middle Eastern security matters, trade, and human rights. Qatar remains one of the United States’ closest military partners in the region, with Qatar hosting the United States' largest military base in the Middle East southwest of Doha. Additionally, the U.S. is Qatar's fifth most important partner for imported goods, exceeding three billion dollars in 2021.