World Cup 2022 specialThe tournament many thought was impossible is here. FT writers have got it covered, on and off the pitch© Matteo de MaydaBoycotting the Qatar World Cup? FT readers respondMany of you sent us your thoughts — here is a selection of your strongest contributionsThe ethical case for watching this possibly unethical World CupMany activists, NGOs and trade unions believe Qatar 2022 can be used to shine a light on myriad human rights abusesWhy middle-aged Messi and Modrić are still the world’s bestThe most talented players heading to this tournament are in their mid-to-late 30s. What’s going on?‘The lungs of Doha’: hotels are where life in Qatar really happensBehaviour that would elsewhere result in a fine, deportation or worse is not only allowed, but often encouragedHow the unlikeliest World Cup ever came to beWas realising the dream of the Middle East’s first World Cup worth it? Qatar is about to find outCould France find its next football star in Brooklyn?How a French soccer academy became a finishing school for the children of elite New Yorkers How to win the World Cup by seven World Cup winnersLessons from Kylian Mbappé, Cafu, Valdano and more
