In 2020, officials assured that rainbow flags would be permitted in stadiums to comply with FIFA's inclusion policies.
An infographic titled "Qatar Welcomes You!" went viral, claiming official bans on homosexuality, alcohol, and dating. Fact-checkers and Qatari officials confirmed this image was fake and created by a citizens' group, not the government. Protest and Workarounds In 2020, officials assured that rainbow flags would
There were numerous reports of security personnel seizing rainbow-colored bucket hats from Welsh fans and rainbow-themed clothing from journalists. claiming official bans on homosexuality