The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to kick off in Qatar on Sunday, with England and Wales both set to play their first games of the tournament on Monday against Iran and the USA respectively.
And while millions are expected to tune in from around the world to watch the matches, one mum has been left furious over her kid's school's decision to air the first England game - which has a 1 pm kick-off - to pupils, as she believes it is inappropriate given the host country's human rights record.
Qatar bans same-sex sexual activity and those found guilty can face long prison sentences or even the death penalty, and an estimated 6,500 migrants have died constructing the seven new stadiums used in the tournament.
The mum believes it's "wrong" for her child's school to show support for the World Cup, and has slammed their decision to make the event on Monday a non-uniform day, where they will be asked to bring a donation for Amnesty International in exchange for wearing "team colours".
Instead, the woman said it would be better for the school to not show the game and to make sure children learn exactly why they are not supporting the event.
In a post on Mumsnet, she said: "I had an email from my child's school this week regarding the World Cup. The council have decided that they want to celebrate the World Cup so will be allowing the first game to be shown in school for everyone to watch.
"They added that because of the human rights concerns with the host nation, they would ask the kids to wear their football kits or team colours and bring in a donation for Amnesty International.
"Am I being unreasonable to think this is wrong? If they are concerned about human rights issues, then surely boycotting the World Cup and not showing the game is the best thing to do? Very happy to donate to Amnesty, but I still think allowing the game to be shown is a mistake.
"I say this as a football fan who looks forward to and watches the World Cup, but won't be this time."
Other mums on the post were in agreement over the issue and said it was "poor form" of the school to show the match while also asking for donations to a human rights charity.
Someone posted: "Shocking that watching a football match in a country with a horrible human rights record is a priority for schools. They shouldn't be doing anything about the World Cup at any time! Disgraceful."
As someone else wrote: "Sounds like the school are wanting to have their cake and eat it. Very poor form."
While a third said: "I am not watching and have explained to my 7-year-old why. Frankly, I'm sick of all the posts saying 'I'm watching it as it won't make a difference'. If nobody watches the match it would cost companies millions which would make them think twice before arranging these events in such a country again.
"Sadly most people couldn't care less about anyone else."
Meanwhile, many pubs and clubs have refused to show World Cup games in direct response to Qatar's human rights record, stating they want to create "safe spaces" for all sexual orientations.
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