Summary of Qatar World Cup: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

00:00:00 - 00:20:00

John Oliver discusses the controversy surrounding Qatar's hosting of the World Cup. He criticizes FIFA for not doing more to improve conditions for workers in the country, and he hopes that by bringing attention to the issue, FIFA will take action.

• 00:00:00 The World Cup is a big deal, and the reporter from Australia who lost his mind when his nation beat Peru on penalties to make it to the tournament is a good example of how people are reacting to the event. Qatar is hosting the World Cup for the first time, and there are many concerns about the conditions for journalists in the country.
• 00:05:00 The Qatar World Cup has been met with controversy due to the country's unsustainably hot summer temperatures, bribery allegations, and slave labor used to build stadiums.
• 00:10:00 In the 21st century, laborers in Qatar were subjected to extreme heat, cramped living conditions, and little protection from their employers. Qatar has claimed to have made reforms, but a Guardian investigation found that 600 migrant workers had died in Qatar from 2010 to 2020.
• 00:15:00 In "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)," John Oliver points out that, despite Qatar's claims to be welcoming to all, human rights are still a major issue in the country. He also points out that FIFA's evaluation of Qatar's bid had virtually no mention of human rights or demands for labor reforms.
• 00:20:00 In his HBO show "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver criticizes Qatar for their World Cup, which has been marred by allegations of corruption and abuse of workers. He points out that it is not the athletes who are responsible for the mess, but FIFA, which put the World Cup in Qatar in the first place. He hopes that by discussing the issue, FIFA will take notice and do something to improve conditions for workers.