One of the biggest sporting events on the global calendar, the FIFA World Cup, kicks off in a month. Many countries and athletes have been grappling with how to take part while not condoning Qatar's record on human rights.

Brendan Schwab, Executive Director of the World Players Association, joins the ABC's RN Breakfast program to discuss these issues and his appearance at the Australian Human Rights Institute's event, 'Mega Sporting Events and Human Rights: The Responsibility of Business'.

Listen to the full interview here.