The Men Who Sold the World Cup
AL
2020
Documentaries
Sports

The Heist

Season 1, Episode 1

: Journalists Heidi Blake and Jonathan Calvert expose rampant corruption at FIFA and how it led to the selection of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. Their work uncovered a culture of patronage and bribery, but failed to bring down the organization.

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The Men Who Sold the World Cup
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The Men Who Sold the World Cup

The corruption, backroom deals and greed behind awarding the World Cup comes to a head when the 2022 tournament is awarded to Qatar, a desert nation with baking summer temperatures, no world-class stadiums, little interest in soccer - and lots of money.

Episodes

The Heist
1. The Heist

Journalists expose rampant corruption at the heart of FIFA and how it led to the...

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2. The Take Down

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Season 1, Episode 1 - The Heist

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2020

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