- Qatar is the first nation in the Middle East to host the World Cup and has been criticized over its views toward LGBTQ+ individuals under the nation’s laws.
- “It is understood the crest on the team’s kits on the field won’t be changed, but the new colors will be shown off at their practice facilities,” the report noted.
- Some teams have called for a boycott of the World Cup in Qatar which will be held between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 over the controversy.