The 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded a few months ago at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, breaking global viewership records. Among the excitement, past World Cups regained attention as players around the globe returned to the field to represent their nation. Many preceding tournaments were remembered for exhibitions of cultural pride and unification of fans, such as the 2022 World Cup hosted in Qatar. Qatar was the first Middle Eastern nation to host the tournament, from November 20 to December 18 of 2022. However, the event drew major humanitarian concerns. An innumerable number of lives were devastated, with very few remediation efforts over the last few years.

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