Archive · 23 Dec 2025
FIFA and Qatar Renew Football Partnership
FIFA and Qatar have teamed up again to make football better in Qatar.
They signed an agreement to help football clubs and players improve.
This includes teaching club managers and taking care of players' mental health.
The agreement was signed at a big stadium in Qatar, where important football matches are held.
Qatar has hosted many big football tournaments and will continue to do so.
This partnership helps both FIFA and Qatar work together to make football more competitive and enjoyable for everyone.
FIFA renewed its partnership with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) and Qatar Football Association (QFA) to develop domestic football.
The agreement focuses on raising professional standards in club management and player well-being.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and QSL/QFA President Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain signed the MoU at Lusail Stadium.
The partnership includes education programs, knowledge exchange, and support for player mental health.
Qatar has hosted major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup 2022 and will host the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025.
- Who
- FIFA, Qatar Stars League (QSL), Qatar Football Association (QFA)
- What
- Renewal of partnership to develop domestic football
- When
- Qatar National Day, ahead of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 final
- Where
- Lusail Stadium, Qatar
- Why
- To raise professional standards in club football and promote global football development
- Organizations Involved
- FIFA, Qatar Stars League (QSL), Qatar Football Association (QFA)
- Agreement Type
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Key Figures
- Gianni Infantino (FIFA President), Jassim bin Rashid Al Buainain (QSL/QFA President)
- Focus Areas
- Professional club management, player well-being, education programs
- Event Location
- Lusail Stadium, Qatar
- Signing Date
- Qatar National Day
- Upcoming Tournaments
- FIFA Arab Cup 2025, FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025