World Cup 2022: chaos, protests and a glimmer of hope for the Socceroos

The 2022 Fifa World Cup is well underway in Qatar, with an admirable performance from the Socceroos in their debut match against France, the defending champions. The cup is one of the most watched sporting events in the world but the treatment of LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers in Qatar has provoked international backlash – with players and fans speaking out, and cities such as Paris refusing to publicly air the games.Guardian Australia’s deputy sports editor, Emma Kemp, reports from Doha about human rights in Qatar, the chaos on the ground so far and the road ahead for the Socceroos