A year to go, Qatar World Cup still feels heat of scrutiny
A general view of the Al Thumama Stadium is seen during official inauguration ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 The stadium will be one of the venueas for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

A general view of the Al Thumama Stadium is seen during official inauguration ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 The stadium will be one of the venueas for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

Oct. 22, 2021 12:53 PM EDT
A general view of the Al Thumama Stadium is seen during official inauguration ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 The stadium will be one of the venueas for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

A general view of the Al Thumama Stadium is seen during official inauguration ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 The stadium will be one of the venueas for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)

Oct. 22, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
Former England's soccer superstar David Beckham gives a thumbs-up before the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. In Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Former England's soccer superstar David Beckham gives a thumbs-up before the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. In Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Nov. 21, 2021 09:08 AM EST