The 2022 FIFA World Cup hosted in Qatar was marked by significant controversies surrounding labor rights, environmental concerns, and the treatment of migrant workers. As the first World Cup held in the Middle East, it sparked global debates about the ethical implications of hosting such a prestigious event in a country with a complex human rights record. These discussions highlighted the intersection of sports, politics, and social justice, prompting calls for greater accountability in international sporting events.

The controversies surrounding the Qatar World Cup in 2022 prompted critical poetry addressing globalization, human rights, and the ethics of sport. Poets like Warsan Shire have used their platforms to challenge the narratives surrounding such events. Shire's work often reflects on the complexities of identity and belonging in a globalized world, resonating with the themes of the World Cup debates.