Qatar Deploys Expert Teams to Support FIFA World Cup 2026 in U.S. and Canada

Qatar Deploys Expert Teams to Support FIFA World Cup 2026 in U.S. and Canada

A specialized team of experts from Qatar, many of whom played pivotal roles in delivering landmark tournaments including the FIFA World Cup 2022, the FIFA Arab Cup in 2021 and 2025, and the FIFA U‑17 World Cup 2025™, has been deployed to several host cities across the United States and Canada to support preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The initiative forms part of a knowledge and expertise transfer Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and FIFA. The agreement was formalized in Doha by HE Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Managing Director, and Gianni Infantino, FIFA President.

Under the MoU, staff from the SC and key stakeholders are contributing across critical functional areas, including tournament operations, workforce readiness, fan engagement, and technological innovation. The deployment underscores Qatar’s commitment to sharing its proven expertise in mega‑event delivery, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing the fan experience at the world’s largest football tournament.

Officials emphasized that the collaboration reflects Qatar’s legacy of hosting global sporting events and its role in strengthening international cooperation through knowledge transfer and innovation.