The first World Cup finals side to release a statement from their players was Australia.
The country's treatment of migrant workers and the LGBTQ+ community are some of the issues raised in a video by a group of athletes.
Football should be defined by universal values. Ryan said that the values were respect, dignity, trust and courage.
We want to embody these values when we represent our country.
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The Gulf state, where same-sex relationships are criminalised, has come under fire for its poor record of human rights and treatment of migrant workers.
The players in the video are Jackson Irvine, Bailey Wright, Jamie Maclaren, Nick D'Agostino, Craig Goodwin, Danny Vukovic, Andrew Redmayne and Mathew Leckie.
The players noted that the kafala system, which allowed employers to take workers' passports and block them from leaving the country, has been partially dismantled, but the implementation of reforms remains inconsistent.
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The players said that the migrant workers who have suffered are more than just numbers.
They have the same determination to improve their lives. It's difficult to address these issues. We do not have every answer.
FIFpro, the Building and Wood Workers International and the International Trade Union Confederation are trying to establish a lasting legacy in the country.
The decriminalisation of all same-sex relationships, as well as establishing a migrant resource centre, must be included.
These are the basic rights that should be given to everyone. This is how we can ensure a legacy that lasts well past the end of the world cup.
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Australia qualified for the World Cup finals for the fifth year in a row by beating Peru on penalties in their qualification play-off. They will be in the same group as defending champion France.
Ryan and FC St Pauli's Irvine, who has also played for Celtic and Hull, have previously flagged their own concerns about human rights in the Middle East but the video is the first by a side competing at the event.
It was released with a statement from Football Australia and an open letter from the Professional Footballers' Association.
Football Australia said everyone should be able to feel safe and be their true authentic selves, as the most multicultural, diverse, and inclusive sport in our country.
Although we acknowledge the highest levels of assurances given by HH Amir of Qatar and the President of FIFA, we hope that this openness can continue beyond the tournament.
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The FA announced in September that England's Harry Kane will be wearing a OneLove rainbow anti- discrimination captain's armband during the tournament.
The Football Association of Wales said it would accept fines if Kane and Bale were fined for wearing the captain's hat.
There is strong public support for the idea of a compensation scheme for migrant workers in the country.
Human rights campaign groups have called on football's global governing body to set aside more money to support the scheme than it is going to give out in World Cup prize money.
A football player using their platform to raise awareness for important matters is commending.
We are committed to making sure that the World Cup has had a significant impact on improving lives, especially for those involved in the construction of the competition and non-competition venues. We want to protect the health, safety, security, and dignity of every worker.
The statement said that no country is perfect and every country has its challenges. The World Cup has contributed to a legacy of progress, better practice, and improving lives, and it will live on after the final ball is kicked.
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