This year’s World Cup has been plagued by controversy because of where it’s hosted (Pictures: Getty/Reuters)

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday, with the first game between Qatar and Ecuador.

The event usually attracts millions of spectators cheering on their countries – but very little about this tournament is the same as previous ones.

This year’s World Cup has been laced with controversy ever since Qatar was named as the host in 2010.

Homosexuality is illegal in the conservative, Muslim country and technically could carry the death penalty – although there is no evidence of this punishment being enforced recently.

More than 6,500 construction workers have died building stadiums and infrastructure for the tournament, according to a previous investigation by the Guardian. Qatar claims it has only had three work-related deaths.

Many big names, including Labour politicians and British singer Dua Lipa, are boycotting a visit to the country for these reasons.

Although many people will be backing England from Qatar and from home, others have refused to watch.

People have posted on social media about snubbing the games to not be ‘complicit’ and to ‘take a stand’.

But others still want to show up for their teams and enjoy the sport beloved by the world.

So, will you be watching the Qatar World Cup? Let us know in the poll.

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Many are planning to boycott the World Cup for human rights reasons.