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
Protesters and magazines created Snapchat filters like "Pride Nation" that digitally transformed any flag into a rainbow flag via AR, allowing fans to show solidarity safely. An infographic titled "Qatar Welcomes You
In 2020, officials assured that rainbow flags would be permitted in stadiums to comply with FIFA's inclusion policies. claiming official bans on homosexuality