QF unveils line-up of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ events and activities at Education City

As anticipation builds across the country and the world ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, Qatar Foundation has unveiled the line-up of events and activities that will be taking place at Education City ahead of and during the tournament – and which are open for everyone to enjoy.

Qatar Foundation’s (QF) World Cup campaign – launched today, and titled It’s Only Football if it’s For All – reflects how the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and the Arab world is intended to be the most accessible ever, and the organization’s own commitment to providing inclusive opportunities for everyone to explore and benefit from.

This commitment to accessibility will be demonstrated in the weeks leading up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, and during the tournament itself, through an array of festivals, activations, and fun for the local, regional, and global community at QF’s Education City, which will be open to all every day. They were announced today, together with QF’s World Cup campaign, at an event attended by QF’s key stakeholders.

“The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is all about people, and about bringing people together to enjoy a shared and unforgettable experience – one that everyone can be part of,” said Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation.

“Placing accessibility and inclusivity at the core of our World Cup campaign, It’s Only Football if it’s For All, reflects QF’s commitment to providing opportunities for everyone to engage in and benefit from, and our support for Qatar’s aim of hosting the most accessible FIFA World Cup ever. Our mission is built around empowering people, and we believe that empowerment happens when pathways for involvement, engagement, and discovery are opened up to all.”

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, said: “Qatar Foundation is a critical national partner in delivering a successful FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Education City Stadium will host games up to the quarter-finals stage of the tournament; and throughout our preparation over the last twelve years, QF has played a vital role in many different areas, including research, development, technology and collaboration on social programs. QF’s plans for the World Cup work towards an important ambition for us – ensuring the tournament brings people together and leaves a lasting legacy of accessibility and empowerment for people from all walks of life.”

From its Ability Friendly sports program and the platforms it provides for increasing the participation of women and girls in sports, to its role in ensuring the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is accessible to people with disabilities and fostering a culture of volunteering in Qatar, QF is contributing to a sporting and social legacy for Qatar that endures far beyond the tournament. As it invites the community of Qatar and the global community to be part of its celebrations of this milestone in Qatar’s history, QF is aiming to harness the power of sport to amplify the message that accessibility and inclusivity are cornerstones of a strong society, and a united world.

Among QF’s line up of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ activities is the second edition of its D’reesha Performing Arts Festival, taking place from 11-17 December at Oxygen Park in Education City and providing a platform for people from Qatar, the region, and the world to celebrate creativity and culture.

Under the theme of Travel and Adventure, D’reesha will showcase the richness and vibrancy of Arab culture, language, and heritage through the lens of music, theater, poetry, storytelling, education, and science. This year’s festival will include D’reesha of Invention and Innovation, a STEM-focused element sponsored by ConocoPhillips Qatar and highlighting scientists, scholars, and researchers from across the Arab world. More information about D’reesha is available at https://www.qf.org.qa/community/dreesha-performing-arts-festival

Education City will also be the venue for the Generation Amazing Festival from 15-20 November, which will see school groups from all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ nations participate in workshops, activities, and a Generation Amazing football tournament. Meanwhile. QF is currently hosting the Street Child World Cup 2022 which runs until 15 October and brings together street-connected children from throughout the world for a football tournament, an arts festival, and a platform to advocate for their rights.

And with the Education City Stadium being a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venue, there will be a full lineup of activities on both matchdays and non-matchdays for football fans and the general public alike, with Education City being fully open to everyone at all times.

QF’s support for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ includes helping to make the tournament more accessible for people with disabilities, through partnering with FIFA to provide specialized training for Accessibility Volunteers who will play a key role in ensuring all fans attending the tournament have a welcoming and unforgettable experience. This reflects QF’s commitment to cultivating the spirit of volunteerism across Qatar, a commitment that will continue after the World Cup.

And QF will also be launching an Accessibility Guide to support people with disabilities – from and beyond Qatar – to explore the nation during the tournament. The guide, which will be launched before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, highlighting accessible activities and programs at QF’s Education City and those available across the country.

To find out more about QF’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ events and activities at Education City, its support for the tournament and its legacy, and information on how to get to and around Education City during the tournament, visit www.qf.org.qa/education-city-world-cup – and keep checking this page for further updates in the run-up to the big kick-off.

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