FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

We think it's important, wherever we think that when we are on the world stage and in a venue like Qatar, to bring awareness to these issues. We recognise that Qatar has made major strides and there has been a ton of progress but there is some work to do.

USA coach Gregg Berhalter explained why his team are displaying a rainbow logo at their training base in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

I wished I played in the World Cup of course, but that's the reality now (that) I don't do (that), but I will relax my body and my mind a lot and then I will train.

Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland

Although football is and should be our main focus, the FIFA World Cup is also about values and causes that extend far beyond the pitch and we are delighted that football stars past and present have joined us to promote and highlight these topics, which also unite the whole world.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino again urged teams to focus on the football.