As 32 teams gather in Qatar for this most unsettling of World Cups, the following numbers put together by our chief sports writer Sean Ingle serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of the tournament, as well as the ongoing suffering among migrant workers, women and the LGBTQ+ community in the country. Gianni Infantino, Fifa’s president, wants us to focus solely on football. Many will. But the World Cup’s impact should not only be measured on the balance sheet or the tournament’s roll of honour, but in the realities of ordinary people’s lives. These are just some of the numbers that shame Qatar’s shiny new stadiums and the 22nd edition of the World Cup. Swipe to read more. And click the link in bio to read Rupchandra Rumba’s story, a 27-year-old from Nepal, who became one of many migrant workers in Qatar to die of ‘natural causes’. Cover illustration: @bjenningsuk for @guardian_sport #qatar #worldcup #qatarworldcup #qatar2022 #worldcup2022 #humanrights