Amnesty and 24 other groups including Human Rights Watch wrote to Infantino in May urging him to establish a remediation program for "abuses" suffered by workers.

The groups say that many migrant workers -- predominantly from South Asia and Southeast Asia and Africa -- have suffered exploitation and widespread labour abuses.

Workers have complained of working conditions that amount to forced labour, lost and unpaid wages, and long hours without days off.

World Cup sponsors including adidas, Coca-Cola and McDonald's have backed the initial call and the Australian national team released a video saying the decision to host football's showcase tournament in Qatar had resulted in some workers suffering harm.

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