FIFA extends Qatar Airways deal

On the one-year anniversary of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), governing body of world football, has announced a partnership extension with Qatar Airways, which will thus continue on as the Global Airline Partner of FIFA until 2030.

Qatar Airways will support multiple FIFA tournaments as per the renewed agreement, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as well as all youth men’s and women’s tournaments.

Qatar Airways will also continue to work on various fan engagement activities through digital platforms, offering fans exclusive travel packages like match tickets for select FIFA events. 

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Gianni Infantino, President, FIFA, said:

“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.

“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.“

Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways Group, 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.“