A Controversial World Cup Begins in Qatar

The Journal. - A podcast by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

One of the biggest sports events of the year began yesterday in Qatar, but there have been a lot of bumps along the way. From the abuse of stadium construction workers to a ban on beer – WSJ's Joshua Robinson on the controversies surrounding Qatar’s World Cup. Further Reading: -World Cup Brings Two Million Visitors and an Epic Culture Clash to Qatar  -Qatar Wanted to Host the World Cup. First It Needed a Soccer Team.  Further Listening: -We Came To Win: The Escape  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices