South Korean superstar Jungkook will play at the opening ceremony of the 2022 World Cup. The eyes of the world will be on the pop star as he performs ahead of the 22nd edition of FIFA’s global showpiece.
This year's tournament is shrouded in controversy relating to human rights issues, with a reported 6,500 migrant workers losing their life since Qatar were awarded the event in 2010. A Guardian report last year stated 37 deaths were directly linked to constructing stadiums for the World Cup.
Ostracising of LGBT individuals in Qatar, a country governed by Sharia Law, has also been condemned. Nevertheless, the football commences this weekend when the host nation face Ecuador.
