The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the event, and it will take place in Qatar, a country marked by oppression and human rights violations. But still, this is an event loved by the whole world, and if you want to bet on this event, we recommend opening an account with the best betting agent to get the best odds and limits to stay at the with your betting, and also the latest World Cup updates including this latest one whereby Qatar Says it will welcome LGBTQ+ community at World Cup.
A troubled country
Qatar is a Middle Eastern country known for its culture that to us westerners sounds quite intolerant of diversity. The country has an absolutist monarchy system of government and follows a religious code that prevents same-gender relationships.
Precisely because of this, there is still a concern about LGBT safety outside of the arenas, considering the local culture. In fact, intolerance towards the LGBT community is something common throughout the Middle East, and in several countries having homosexual relations is even a crime.
In Qatar itself, the penalty for men who have sex with each other is 7 years if they are not Muslims. For Muslims, Sharia law applies. According to Sharia law, a man who engages in anal sex with another man or with a woman must be punished by death. However, the law usually depends on the interpretation of the government and judges, who can sentence the act with “only” lashes.
World Cup 2022
The organizing committee of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has assured that the country will welcome LGBTQIA+ people but warned that public displays of affection should be avoided.
Nasser Al Khater, head of the World Cup organizing committee, said in an interview with CNN that “nobody feels unsafe” in Qatar. He further commented that Australian Joshua Cavallo, the only openly gay player in major league soccer, will be welcome in the nation. Basically, Cata r’s approach to the LGBT community is “You are welcome, as long as you behave”.
So far, 13 nations have already qualified for the biggest national team competition on the planet, which will take place between November 21 and December 18, 2022. We hope you enjoyed this piece portraying how Qatar says it will welcome LGBTQ+ community at World Cup! If so, we have more, so, be sure to stay tuned to our news section for more information.