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The Men Who Sold the World Cup

The documentary explores the scandal surrounding FIFA's decision to award the 2022 World Cup hosting rights to Qatar, shedding light on the lucrative deals made in the process.

A documentary delves into FIFA corruption, spotlighting the 2022 World Cup controversy in Qatar, with insightful interviews from key figures including former President Sepp Blatter, ex-FIFA officials, journalists, law enforcement, and football experts.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Heist

1. The Heist

Aired: Oct 21, 2021

The next episode uncovers the dark underbelly of FIFA, as investigative journ...

Episode 2 The Take Down

2. The Take Down

Aired: Oct 21, 2021

A tax investigation intensifies, with the FBI and IRS scrutinizing football's...

Info about The Men Who Sold the World Cup

Current Status: Ended

Network: discovery+

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary