: Oliver details the unexpected and widely criticized decision to award the tournament to Qatar, despite the country's lack of existing soccer infrastructure and extreme summer heat (which eventually forced a move to winter). He revisits long-standing allegations of bribery within FIFA that allegedly influenced the bidding process.
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Qatar World Cup ... - IMDb [S9E30] FIFA
In this episode, John Oliver examines the numerous "red flags" and controversies surrounding the . The write-up highlights three primary areas of concern: : Oliver details the unexpected and widely criticized
: A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the treatment of migrant workers. Oliver discusses the Kafala system , which trapped workers from countries like India and Nepal in conditions described as "forced labor". He reports on the poor living conditions in labor camps and the high number of worker deaths associated with the $300 billion infrastructure projects. - IMDb In this episode, John Oliver examines