Behind the scenes of World Cup organizations lie numerous controversial processes involving political propaganda, financial gain, lobbying, and human rights violations. While the tournaments are used as a show of power by governments, the selection and preparation phases of host countries are marked by various scandals.

1. Bribery and Lobbying Activities: Allegations of bribery in the process of determining World Cup hosts are considered the biggest "dirty game" that damages the institution's image. For example, the allegations of bribery against FIFA before awarding the tournament to countries like Qatar, and the billions of dollars in secret payments involved, received widespread coverage in the international press.

2. Labor Exploitation and Human Rights Violations: The massive infrastructure projects (stadiums, hotels, transportation networks) of host countries are often built with cheap migrant labor and inhumane working conditions. Behind the glamorous facade of the organizations lies a tragic story of thousands of workers losing their lives due to inadequate safety measures and very low wages.

3. Authoritarian Regimes' Propaganda Tools: Throughout history (as seen in the 1978 Argentina example), dictatorships or repressive governments have used the World Cup as a massive propaganda tool to legitimize their authority and suppress dissenting voices. Football's unifying power can be overshadowed by political interests.

4. Visa, Racism, and Border Crises: Strict border controls and visa embargoes imposed by host countries can prevent or hinder the participation of some national teams and fans. Political obstacles to entry for teams or referees cast a shadow on the spirit of "fair play."