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Qatar 2022 - the most controversial World Cup

The draw for the World Cup has taken place in the Qatari capital, Doha. The event, starting in November, has been dogged by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.

The 2022 Fifa World Cup is like no other. Not only will it be held in the European winter but it will, for the first time, be held in the Middle East - in Qatar. 32 teams will compete in what is one of the worlds biggest sporting events. The event, starting in November, has been dogged by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. 麻豆社 Radio 5 Live Breakfast presenter, Rick Edwards, has been behind the scenes in Doha to see how things are shaping up and to find out more about the controversies surrounding the event and the challenges facing this conservative Muslim country as it prepares to host the world's biggest football tournament.

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