The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is still on  

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 Despite criticisms over the lack of worker protection and corruption, Qatar is pressing on with preparations for the 2022 Men’s World Cup soccer tournament. The BBC’s Richard Conway reports from Doha, exactly four years ahead of the World Cup final.

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