Migrant workers in Qatar see fruit of their Fifa labour from afar

Rights groups have accused Qatari authorities of failing to protect lower-income workers from overwork, unpaid wages and poor living conditions

Migrant workers react as they watch Qatar v Ecuador in Doha, Qatar on November 20 2022. Picture: REUTERS/MARKO DJURICA

“We are here to enjoy our sweat now,” said Ronald Ssenyondo, a 25-year-old Ugandan who was rooting for Qatar on Sunday. Match tickets for the opener cost an average of $200 — but the industrial fan zone was free. Thousands piled in to cheer on Qatar on Monday, groaning when the match ended with Ecuador's win 2-0.“I’m supporting my sisters and brothers in Ethiopia by sending money back, so I'm coming here because tickets are too much,” said Ali Jammal, who has worked in Qatar for five years.

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