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Qatar Living
5 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Living
Qatar 2025 FIFA Volunteer Programme applications open
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 have launched the registration process for the Qatar 2025 FIFA Volunteer Programme. Organisers — speaking to media and community representatives at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum — invited volunteers interested in supporting the two events in November and December to register their interest. Approximately 4,000 volunteers, across 30 roles, will be selected to support 20 functional areas including tournament and media operations, spectator services, accreditation, hospitality, and more. LOC CEO Jassim Al Jassim, said: 'Volunteers have been the heartbeat of all major tournaments we've organised over the last decade, playing a crucial role not only in event operations but also in sharing our rich culture and renowned hospitality with fans and guests. The upcoming FIFA Arab Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup will be no exception, and carry forward the volunteering legacy left by the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup. 'We look forward to working with Qatar's dynamic volunteering movement to deliver unique experiences and stand-out tournaments later this year. We've no doubt it'll once again prove one of our most successful delivery partners.' 'I hold a special connection to this movement. I started my career in mega-sporting events as a volunteer. It's inspiring to see how this spirit and tradition continues to grow, and I've no doubt the volunteers will make these tournaments truly extraordinary,' added Al Jassim. LOC's Executive Director of Administration Haya Al Noaimi, said: 'We're pleased to launch yet another opportunity for Qatar's volunteering community to get involved in our delivery of two important tournaments in the country's events calendar. Over the years, we've built a dynamic and exciting volunteer base that's contributed to the country's growing culture of volunteerism, which extends to all sectors and events and acts as the backbone to every success achieved.' FIFA and the LOC are looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's events in Qatar an unforgettable experience. Volunteers play a key role at FIFA tournaments and events, not only in terms of their specific functions but also as ambassadors for the country that they represent. Applicants must be residents of Qatar, at least 18 years of age, have a good command of English (knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic is a bonus) and be available for the duration of the tournament they are selected for, including pre-event training sessions. Prior volunteering experience is not required. In addition, applicants must be passionate about teamwork and have a friendly and proactive attitude. Registration will be open for two weeks, and selection will begin in June. In-person interviews will take place at the Volunteer Recruitment Centre, located at Lusail Stadium. Volunteers with prior experience in FIFA events held in Qatar will be exempt from the interview stage. A single application will cover both events, and candidates can indicate their preferred option. Roles will be assigned to a single event due to overlapping schedules, and selection will be based on availability, profile matching, and operational needs. Volunteers will be provided with the following benefits: * Training to prepare for their roles * An official volunteer uniform * Meals provided during their shifts * Free public transportation to and from event venues * Limited-edition gifts and memorabilia * Opportunities to build friendships and develop new skills * Unforgettable memories from a once-in-a-lifetime experience Those interested can register here. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
ILoveQatar.net
6 days ago
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar 2025 FIFA Volunteer Programme opens applications
FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFAU-17 World Cup Qatar 2025™ and FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025™ today launched the registration process for the Qatar 2025 FIFA Volunteer Programme. Speaking to media and community representatives at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum, organisers invited volunteers interested in supporting the delivery of both events, taking place in November and December respectively, to register their interest. Approximately 4,000 volunteers across 30 roles will be selected to support 20 functional areas including tournament and media operations, spectator services, accreditation, hospitality, and more. Jassim Al Jassim, CEO of the Local Organising Committee, said: 'Volunteers have been the heartbeat of all majortournaments we have organised over the last decade,playing a crucial role not only in event operations but also insharing our rich culture and renowned hospitality with fans and guests. The upcoming FIFA Arab Cup and FIFA U-17World Cup will be no exception, and carry forward thevolunteering legacy left by the FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup. We look forward to working with Qatar's dynamic volunteering movement to deliver unique experiences andstand-out tournaments later this year, and have no doubtthat it will once again prove one of our most successful delivery partners.' 'I hold a special connection to this movement,' added AlJassim. 'I started my career in mega-sporting events as a volunteer. It is inspiring to see how this spirit and tradition continues to grow, and I have no doubt the volunteers will make these tournaments truly extraordinary.' Haya Al Noaimi, Executive Director of Administration of the LOC, said: 'We are pleased to launch yet another opportunity for Qatar's volunteering community to get involved in our delivery of two important tournaments in the country's events calendar. Over the years, we have built a dynamic and excited volunteer base that has contributed to the country's growing culture of volunteerism, which extends to all sectors and events and acts as the backbone to every success achieved.' FIFA and the LOC are looking for passionate and enthusiasticvolunteers to help make this year's events in Qatar anunforgettable experience. Volunteers play a key role at FIFAtournaments and events, not only in terms of their specificfunctions but also as ambassadors for the country that theyrepresent. Applicants must be residents of Qatar, at least 18 years of age, have a good command of English (knowledge ofadditional languages such as Arabic is a bonus) and beavailable for the duration of the tournament they areselected for, including pre-event training sessions. Prior volunteering experience is not required. In addition, applicants must be passionate about teamwork and have a friendly and proactive attitude. Registration will be open for two weeks, and selection willbegin in June. In-person interviews will take place at theVolunteer Recruitment Centre, located at Lusail Stadium. Volunteers with prior experience in FIFA events held in Qatarwill be exempt from the interview stage. A single application will cover both events, and candidatescan indicate their preferred option. Roles will be assigned toa single event due to overlapping schedules, and selectionwill be based on availability, profile matching andoperational needs. Volunteers will be provided with the following benefits:
Daily Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Groups Revealed
TDT | Manama The path to regional football glory is now clear as the draw for the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup was conducted in Doha, setting the stage for a hotly contested tournament in December. Held at the Raffles Hotel in the Qatari capital, the draw brought together representatives from 23 nations across the Arab world, with 11 teams from both the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) joining hosts Qatar in pursuit of the title. Defending champions Algeria enter the tournament as favourites, but they'll face stiff competition in a field rich with World Cup pedigree and regional talent. Tournament Venues The upcoming Arab Cup will be played across six iconic World Cup stadiums, previously used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Al Bayt Stadium will host the opening match, while the final will take place at the legendary Lusail Stadium on December 18—a date that also marks the anniversary of Argentina's epic 2022 World Cup victory over France. Teams were seeded into four pots based on the FIFA rankings released on April 3, 2025. Qatar (hosts), Algeria (defending champions), Egypt, and Morocco were placed in Pot 1, while Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Jordan occupied Pot 2. The UAE were seeded in Pot 3, with the remaining spots to be filled after the qualification round. High-Stakes Qualifiers Before the final group stage kicks off, 14 lower-ranked nations, based on April's FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking, must first navigate a single-leg qualification round. Scheduled for 25 and 26 November in Qatar, these fixtures pit the highest-ranked AFC teams against the lowest-ranked CAF teams, and vice versa, in a cross-confederation format designed to level the playing field. Among the key ties: The winners of these ties will advance to the final tournament, joining the top-ranked Arab nations and hosts Qatar in the group stage. Group Stage Highlights Once the qualifiers conclude, the group stage promises some standout clashes, with tournament heavyweights and traditional rivals poised to renew hostilities. Group A sees hosts Qatar drawn alongside Tunisia—semi-finalists from the last edition—along with the winners of Syria/South Sudan and Palestine/Libya. The home side will also contest the opening match at Al Bayt Stadium on 1 December. Group B offers a clash of World Cup performers, as Morocco and Saudi Arabia headline a competitive group. They'll be joined by the winners of Oman/Somalia and Yemen/Comoros. Group C is set for fireworks, with Egypt and Jordan facing off in what could be one of the tournament's most fascinating rivalries. The United Arab Emirates round out the group, alongside either Kuwait or Mauritania. Group D will see defending champions Algeria start their title defence against Iraq, as well as the winners of Bahrain/Djibouti and Lebanon/Sudan. A Tournament on the Rise Revived under FIFA's umbrella in 2021, the Arab Cup has grown in stature, offering a unique opportunity for Arab nations to compete in a FIFA-sanctioned format outside continental competition. With Qatar hosting just three years after the FIFA World Cup, the tournament benefits from world-class infrastructure and a passionate local fanbase. Group Overview: Group A: Qatar, Tunisia, Syria or South Sudan, Palestine or LibyaGroup B: Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman or Somalia, Yemen or ComorosGroup C: Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait or MauritaniaGroup D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain or Djibouti, Lebanon or Sudan The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will run from 1–18 December across six World Cup venues in Qatar.
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
FIFA Arab Cup groups revealed: Qatar drawn alongside Tunisia
Fifa Doha The 23 nations vying to be crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions have learned their path to glory after the tournament draw was conducted at Doha's Raffles Hotel. Drawn from across the Arab world, the 11 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) nations and 11 Confederation of African Football (CAF) nations, along with hosts Qatar, will tussle for regional supremacy at the second edition of the tournament, set to take place from 1-18 December. The 14 lowest ranked nations on the April edition of the FIFA Men's World Ranking will enter at the qualification stage, with the winners of those matches then joining hosts Qatar, defending champions Algeria and the seven other highest-ranked nations in the final stage. Those single-leg qualifiers, which will take place in Qatar on 25 and 26 November, are also seeded and are arranged on an inter-confederation basis. As such, the highest ranked AFC nation plays the lowest ranked CAF nation and vice-versa and are as follows. Qualifier OnecTypeface:> Oman (AFC #1) v Somalia (CAF #7) Qualifier TwocTypeface:> Bahrain (AFC #2) v Djibouti (CAF #6) Qualifier ThreecTypeface:> Syria (AFC #3) v South Sudan (CAF #5) Qualifier FourcTypeface:> Palestine (AFC #4) v Libya (CAF #4) Qualifier FivecTypeface:> Lebanon (AFC #5) v Sudan (CAF #3) Qualifier SixcTypeface:> Kuwait (AFC #6) v Mauritania (CAF #2) Qualifier SevencTypeface:> Yemen (AFC #7) v Comoros (CAF #1) That septet then join the group stage with some headline match-ups revealed at the tournament draw. Among those are two of the semi-finalists from the previous edition four years ago, Qatar and Tunisia who will clash in Group A. A pair of nations that caught the eye at the last FIFA World Cup, Morocco and Saudi Arabia, feature in Group B while Jordan, runners-up at the last edition of the AFC Asian Cup tussle with African royalty in the shape of Egypt in Group C. Qatar and either Palestine or Libya will have the honour of opening the tournament, with the groups in full as follows. Group AcTypeface:> Qatar, Tunisia, Syria or South Sudan, Palestine or Libya Group BcTypeface:> Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman or Somalia, Yemen or Comoros Group C: Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait or Mauritania Group D: Algeria, Iraq, Bahrain or Djibouti, Lebanon or Sudan.
Qatar Tribune
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Draws for FIFA Arab Cup & FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 held
Tribune News Network Doha The Raffles Hotel in Doha played host to the draws for the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 and the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 on Sunday. A total of 23 national teams will vie for glory in the second successive edition of the FIFA Arab Cup to be held in Qatar. The tournament's Qualification Stage will take place on 25 and 26 November, with the Final Stage to play out from 1 to 18 December. The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 is set to be held between 3 and 27 November and will be the first FIFA tournament to feature 48 teams. FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the 550 guests in attendance with a video message. 'The FIFA World Cup 2022 was an incredible success – the best FIFA World Cup ever – and it followed twelve months after another historic event in Qatar: the first ever FIFA Arab Cup. I know Qatar will once again brilliantly rise to the challenge of staging these exciting FIFA tournaments. The hospitality and facilities in this country are exceptional, and every team will have the best conditions in which to prepare,' said President Infantino. 'The presence of five newcomers in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 draw represents everything that FIFA aims to do: make the game truly global and give everyone the chance to shine on the world stage. I look forward to seeing the next generation of stars taking their opportunity to make their debut on the global stage, following in the footsteps of the many great players who featured in this tournament early in their careers,' he added. The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will be the second time that Qatar hosts the tournament after the country organised the 2021 instalment, while the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 will be the first of five successive editions to be held annually in the nation through to 2029. 'Qatar's commitment to hosting major tournaments goes beyond football. It embodies our belief in the ability of these events to bring people together, break down barriers and promote cultural exchange,' said H.E. Eng. Yasir bin Abdullah Al Jamal, Undersecretary of Qatar's Ministry of Sports and Youth, and Board Member of the Local Organising Committee. 'We look forward to welcoming fans from around the world for both competitions. Future stars of the football world will shine at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, while the FIFA Arab Cup will celebrate the region's diverse culture and rich football heritage,' H.E. added. The Groups Group A: Qatar, Italy, South Africa, Bolivia Group B: Japan, Morocco, New Caledonia, Portugal Group CcTypeface:> Senegal, Croatia, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates Group D: Argentina, Belgium, Tunisia, Fiji Group E: England, Venezuela, Haiti, Egypt Group F: Mexico, Korea Republic, Côte d'Ivoire, Switzerland Group GcTypeface:> Germany, Colombia, Korea DPR, El Salvador Group HcTypeface:> Brazil, Honduras, Indonesia, Zambia Group I: USA, Burkina Faso, Tajikistan, Czechia Group J: Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Panama, Republic of Ireland Group KcTypeface:> France, Chile, Canada, Uganda Group LcTypeface:> Mali, New Zealand, Austria, Saudi Arabia.
