Soccer-World Cup 2022: why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA tournament?

A drone show depicting a soccer player is seen above the Doha skyline, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 soccer tournament in Doha, Qatar November 14, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

(Reuters) - The decision to award Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup has been marred by controversy, including allegations of corruption and human rights violations, since it was first announced 12 years ago. Here is a look at the issues:

FIFA awarded the tournament to the Middle Eastern country in 2010, with the understanding it would be held during the summer, where temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).