How migration has shaped the World Cup

The number of foreign-born players at the World Cup is increasing. Here’s why.

How migration has shaped the World Cup Qatar — the first Arab host of the World Cup — built a diverse team for 2022. 38% of the players are not native-born Qataris. While that is unique in some ways, it’s not as unique as you might think: Foreign-born players have always been part of the World Cup history. Qatar — the first Arab host of the World Cup — built a diverse team for 2022. 38% of the players are not native-born Qataris. While that is unique in some ways, it’s not as unique as you might think: Foreign-born players have always been part of the World Cup history. In 1930, the year the f

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