Qatar 2022: Beyond the pitch

Original football stories and interviews from around the globe

Join Delyth Lloyd and guests as they debate who would make the starting eleven.

Alex Capstick investigates the controversial bidding process for the Qatar World Cup

After the World Cup some lesser known players could land huge deals, but are they ready?

The Gulf state is hosting the most expensive football World Cup ever

How mixed heritage players decide which country to represent in international football

How FIFA's global sporting spectacle began

How the Netherlands' style and flair stole the show at the 1974 World Cup

Has hosting the Fifa football World Cup really cost Qatar $220bn?

Stories from the Arabian Peninsula to mark the start of the World Cup in Qatar

The Gulf state's first and only World Cup appearance, with a camel as team mascot

Twelve years on from Ghana's controversial loss to Uruguay, the teams will meet in Qatar.

How Zaire's reaction to Brazil's free-kick in the 1974 World Cup became folklore.

Sportsworld looks at the issues that have overshadowed the 2022 Fifa World Cup.

Diana Ross' iconic penalty miss at the 1994 World Cup

We explore the questions still to be answered around mistreatment and compensation.

How football can solve problems off the pitch

With the Fifa World Cup in Qatar, we look at the relationship between art and football

As the 2022 World Cup kicks off Patrice Evra talks to us about footballers and money.

Mathieu Flamini tells us what playing professional football taught him about business.

How much are football fans willing to spend to watch their team at the 2022 World Cup?

The huge wages in Europe’s football leagues are making a difference in Africa.

We explore the challenges and opportunities facing Qatar's female entrepreneurs.

Will a boost in visitors for the Qatar World Cup lead to more visitors in the long run?