A human rights group says that the task of protecting migrant workers from exploitation is only half done.
The organisation warned that progress on labour reforms must not be halted once the talks are over.
It said that human rights abuses continue on a large scale.
In its final pre-tournament report, the human rights organization reiterates its call for a compensation fund for migrant labourers.
The Football Association should have spoken out about the serious human rights abuses that threaten to completely overshadow the World Cup.
The reforms have been praised by both the local committee and the world governing body.
The FA said it had clearly outlined its position on the issue.
There have been improvements in conditions for the two million migrant workers in the country, according to a report byAmnesty. The failure to fully enforce or implement these changes was hurting progress.
Thousands of workers are denied wages and rest days, are exposed to unsafe working conditions, and face barriers to changing jobs.
It said the deaths of thousands of migrant workers over the past decade on World Cup-related projects and wider infrastructure remain unexplained.
Over the past five years, there has been progress on labour rights in the country, but there is still much more to be done.
He said that despite pressure from Amnesty and a working group from Uefa to establish a migrant workers' centre and compensation scheme, the countries are still not budging.
A compensation fund equal to the amount due to be awarded in prize money at the event should be worth at least half a billion dollars, according to theAmnesty group.
As a result of the World Cup being held in the country, a number of measures have been implemented to improve protections for workers.
Workers have been compensated for companies that didn't uphold the Workers' Welfare Standards of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.
After the end of the World Cup, there are initiatives that will benefit migrant workers in the country. Information will be provided in the future.
Qatar is proud of the labour reforms it has introduced, according to a spokesman for the government. Only a few countries have come so quickly.
Amnesty fails to acknowledge that our labour system is constantly improving, and that year on year the number of company offences has declined as enforcement measures take hold and compliance increases
After the World Cup, our commitment to labour reform will not stop. We are determined to make labour reform an important part of our World Cup legacy.
The US Soccer Federation supported the idea of a worker compensation fund.
Compensation is something that we're interested in progressing, according to Alasdair Bell.
The advancement in workers' welfare is a legacy that the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy is proud of.
The World Cup will be a catalyst to accelerate positive initiatives and leave a legacy of meaningful and sustainable progress.
The Workers' Welfare Standards have ensured decent working and living conditions for workers, and paved the way for innovative initiatives such as the recruitment fees reimbursement programme, grievance mechanisms, as well as enhanced healthcare through the launch of comprehensive medical screenings, cooling work wear and dedicated mental and cardiac pathways.
"We are pleased that our work has improved the living and working conditions of thousands of migrant workers and that it presents an unprecedented and significant improvement in the living and working conditions"
There is still room for improvement as work continues. We are looking for ways to improve the lives of workers and lay the foundation for fair, sustainable and lasting reforms.
The FA has been reluctant to make public statements concerning human rights issues in the lead-up to the World Cup, according toAmnesty.
With kick-off almost upon us, the FA has a responsibility to say loudly and clearly that the worker compensation fund needs to become a reality.
The FA supports the idea of a migrant workers centre and compensation for the families of workers who have been killed or injured in construction work.
We are going to wear an armband during the tournament and throughout the entire season to show our support for football. We called on Fifa to commit to the outstanding issues regarding migrant workers by the end of the month.
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