World Cup 2022: FIFA prepares initiatives for migrant workers

The idea of ​​a compensation fund for migrant workers at the next World Cup in Qatar (November 20 – December 18), launched by several NGOs and supported by teams and sponsors of the competition, is also considered by the Fifa. His spokesman Bryan Swanson announced Monday at a press conference in Doha that a decision on this matter would be taken. on time ».

He also assured that the body maintained ” a positive dialogue with the International Labor Organization, the International Trade Union Confederation and all relevant authorities in Qatar on initiatives that will benefit migrant workers long following the last game of the World Cup ».

Soon 3 million tickets sold

Colin Smith, the director of World Cup operations, reminded him that FIFA preferred to believe ” dialogue rather than boycott for the controversial management of stadium workers in Qatar. He also said that 2.89 million tickets had already been sold out of the 3.2 million available.

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