The 2022 Qatar World Cup drew global scrutiny over the deaths of an estimated 6,500 migrant workers who built the tournament's infrastructure since 2010 [1], alongside credible allegations that Qatar secured the hosting rights through a $200 million lobbying campaign rather than sporting merit [2]. FIFA president Gianni Infantino inflamed debate with a 57-minute opening-day speech in which he declared solidarity with gay people, disabled people, and migrant workers — a moment widely mocked as political deflection [1]. Qatar spent more on the tournament than any country has spent on any sporting event, while FIFA projected $7.5 billion in revenue from the cycle, exposing the financial machinery that critics argue prioritises money over human rights [3].