Qatar - where homosexuality is punishable with up to three years in prison and which has an appalling human rights record - has faced mounting condemnation over its crackdown on fans showing solidarity with LGBTQ people.
It comes amid a raft of similar reports from supporters of different nations at the tournament who have had clothing or flags bearing the rainbow design taken off them by officials.
Qatar - where homosexuality is punishable with up to three years in prison and which has an appalling human rights record - has faced mounting condemnation over its approach.Former Wales international footballer Laura McAllister, now a professor at Cardiff University, wrote on Twitter:"So, despite fine words from @FIFAWorldCup before event, @Cymru rainbow bucket hats confiscated at stadium, mine included.
"I had a conversation about this with stewards - we have video evidence. This #WorldCup2022 just gets better but we will continue stand up for our values." Bucket hats have become hugely popular among Wales fans over the past decade, with huge numbers in the crowd choosing to wear them to attend
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