Students From QF School Get Football Fever At Education City Stadium As Their International Tournament Ends

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Published June 3rd, 2022 - 11:35 GMT

Students From QF School Get Football Fever At Education City Stadium As Their International Tournament Ends

During the event

Highlights

Students from a Qatar Foundation school have lived a sporting dream by playing in one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Students from a Qatar Foundation school have lived a sporting dream by playing in one of the venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, as their own international football tournament came to a close.

Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, presented medals to winning teams at the finals of the Qatar Academy Doha Road to 2022 competition, which took place at Education City Stadium as students from kindergarten to Grade 5 level represented national teams who have qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

The tournament has spanned over 1,000 matches, with the finals – held over two days – seeing students receive a surprise visit from Qatari artist Aisha, who performs on the official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ song.

Background Information

Qatar Foundation

Qatar Foundation (QF) is a non-profit organization made up of more than 50 entities working in education, research, and community development.

Our unique ecosystem—supported by partnerships with leading international institutions—is built on initiatives that address our most pressing challenges, create global opportunities, and empower people to shape our present and future.