Qatar Football World Cup: Homosexuals could be subjected to severe legal penalties in FIFA World Cup The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off in Qatar in November, for the first time in the Middle East and in the Arab world, and this could cause problems for gay fans attending the tournament. The British newspaper The Daily Star reported that tensions were rising among UK lawmakers over the possible detention of British fans attending the Qatar World Cup 2022, which will run for four weeks in Qatar, where the law prohibits sex outside of marriage and homosexuality. Football World Cup 2022 fans from all over the world can book Football World Cup tickets from our online platforms WorldWideTicketsandHospitality.com Football fans can book Qatar Football World Cup Tickets on our website at exclusively discounted prices.
Sex outside of marriage and homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, and punishable by imprisonment for up to seven years, and homosexuality is punishable by a maximum penalty of death. A police source told the Daily Star: There is a sexual harassment ban at this year's Qatar Football World Cup for the first time. Fans must be prepared. FIFA officials, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino, have emphasized that they are all welcome in Qatar, according to ESPN. The Daily Star reported that gay soccer fans who traveled to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in November risked their lives because of harsh penalties in Qatar if they were caught having sex. The Times reported that Qatari officials have promised international fans that they are welcome to attend the FIFA World Cup, as long as they respect local customs, which means they do not show love to the community.