In a significant move towards global social responsibility, FIFA has established a $50 million legacy fund aimed at supporting vulnerable populations around the world. Announced in collaboration with Qatar, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization (WTO), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), this initiative is a groundbreaking approach for sport’s governing body
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Qatar’s aspirations to make a meaningful impact on the world stage after their hosting duties at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have been met with significant challenges. Initially, expectations were high for the Qatari team as they aimed not only to present themselves again as World Cup contenders but to do so through genuine qualification.
Qatar’s recent advancements in labor rights have garnered praise at the United Nations Human Rights Council, coinciding with a renewed focus following the high-profile 2022 FIFA World Cup. The nation has made strides in reforming its labor laws, notably in establishing minimum wage standards, enhancing freedom of employment choice, and combatting forced labor and human
Qatar has been showcasing their dominance in Asian football by winning the past two editions of the AFC Asian Cup. In the second round of qualifiers, they topped Group A with five wins and a draw, thanks to star striker Almoez Ali’s seven goals. Their performance has positioned them as strong contenders for the 2026
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, will face familiar foes such as Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. With Japan’s impressive record of qualifying for the last seven
After an impressive showing in the second round of Asian qualifiers, Qatar has solidified their status as the dominant force in the continent. With back-to-back AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar cruised through the qualifiers, securing five wins and a draw to top Group A. Star striker Almoez Ali was in fine form,