The most controversial Football World Cup has officially begun in Qatar, with 67,000 fans packing into the stadium.

While several nations, including Australia, have condemned Qatar’s human rights record, Ben Fordham points out not one has taken a stand.

“If these people were so angry about human rights abuses they would’ve refused to go,” Ben said.

“And guess how many nations did that? Not one.”

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