FIFA renews Qatar Airways deal until 2030
November 22, 2023
FIFA has renewed its longstanding partnership with Qatar Airways until 2030 as its Global Airline Partner.
The agreement will cover significant FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™, the FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as all youth men’s and women’s tournaments, commencing with the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup™ in Indonesia.
Since May 2017, Qatar Airways has been an integral part of FIFA’s global initiatives, and with this renewed partnership will continue to play a vital role in the development of football worldwide.
The announcement comes on the heels of the immense success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which captivated audiences around the globe with its incredible stadia, unmatched hospitality, and pure on-the-pitch drama – culminating in a Final for the ages.
As FIFA’s Global Airline Partner, Qatar Airways will be able to engage with fans on a deeper level, both at tournaments and through various digital platforms.
“Today I am very proud to announce the renewal of our partnership between Qatar Airways and FIFA. It is a great partnership that has brought a lot of success to FIFA, and of course as well to Qatar Airways,” said the FIFA President during the ceremony.
“My thanks to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, the GCEO, and to the whole fantastic team of Qatar Airways. One year after the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here we are again to celebrate.”
Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “We are excited to extend our partnership with FIFA as the Global Airline Partner. As an airline, we are committed to connecting the world, and this partnership allows us to reach millions of football fans. Football has the power to unite people across cultures and continents, and we are proud to continue to be part of this incredible journey. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming tournaments and look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for fans around the world.”
