How did we get here? Kate travels back to 2010 and finds out how Qatar’s migrant worker crisis unfolded – and continues to endure to this day.

She speaks to three workers about their experiences in the country, including one man who helped build some of the World’s Cup most prestigious venues. Their stories paint a stark, bleak picture of the abusive conditions suffered by those on which this tournament has been built.

Episode 2 is out Tuesday November 15th. Our third and final episode will be released on Sunday November 20th.

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Inside the Qatar World Cup: Episode 1