FIFA, Qatar Airways partner up to kick more goals until 2030

FIFA, Qatar Airways partner up to kick more goals until 2030
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One year from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Qatar Airways has announced the renewal of its partnership with FIFA until 2030, as the global airline partner.

Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer joined FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, for the signing ceremony on the one year anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The extended partnership was announced at Hamad International Airport, against the backdrop of the airline’s Boeing 787-8, as well as the Airbus A350-900.

The agreement will cover other FIFA tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, and the FIFA World Cup 2030, as well as all youth men’s and women’s tournaments, commencing with the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.

The announcement comes on the heels 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 the tournaments and through various digital platforms.

Qatar Airways Group CEO, 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.”

FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, 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.”

As Qatar Airways takes the next step in its FIFA partnership, the airline announced that football fans will soon have facilitated access to exclusive travel packages including match tickets, flights, and accommodation for select FIFA tournaments, through a dedicated Qatar Airways platform.

(Featured Image: Qatar Airways Group CEO Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer joined FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, for the signing ceremony on the one year anniversary of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Qatar Airways)

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