Germany have been among several countries to stage protests against alleged human rights violations in Qatar before their World Cup qualifying matches this month.
A report from The Guardian showed a damning picture of working conditions and stated that more than 6,500 migrant workers have died in the Gulf State.
However, Kroos does not think the problem will be solved by a proposed boycott of Qatar 2022.
The report added that workers are subjected to very long hours in hot conditions without enough food and water and Germany/Real Madrid midfielder Kroos says the situation is "absolutely unacceptable".
"I think it's wrong that this tournament was given [to Qatar]," Kroos, who was unable to link up with Germany during the current international break because of injury, said on his brother Felix's podcast Einfach mal Luppen.
“Immigrant workers are subjected to days without rest with the
temperature under a torrid 50 degrees, they suffer from insufficient
nutrition, without drinking water and at crazy temperatures. All of
these points are absolutely unacceptable."
He added: "Would a boycott serve to improve working conditions? I think
not. Football always arouses extreme attention. Be it before the
tournament or during it.”
Football's main governing body, FIFA have given no indication that the
tournament could be moved to another country, despite the reports.
"With the very stringent health and safety measures on site, the
frequency of accidents on FIFA World Cup construction sites has been low
when compared to other major construction projects around the world,"
the world football governing body said statement .
Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) - the
organisation responsible for providing the infrastructure for the World
Cup reacting to the reports said:
"We have always been transparent about the health and safety of workers
on projects directly related to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
"Since construction began in 2014, there have been three work-related
fatalities and 35 non-work-related deaths. The SC has investigated each
case, learning lessons to avoid any repeat in the future. The SC has
disclosed each incident through public statements and or Annual Workers’
Welfare Progress Reports.
"Preparations for the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Middle East
and Arab world have already brought significant benefits to workers on
SC and non-SC projects in Qatar.
"These include significantly improved accommodation facilities, the
provision of electronic medical records and comprehensive medical
checks, innovative heat stress mitigation plans, extensive training and
upskilling programmes and a guarantee from SC contractors to reimburse
USD $30m+ in illegal recruitment fees to 48,883 SC and non-SC workers.
"With less than two years until the tournament begins, we will continue
to use this opportunity to deliver sustainable change and leave a
meaningful legacy beyond 2022."
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