Match for Hope 2026: All you need to know

Jan 27, 2026

The third edition of Match for Hope is set to return to Qatar on 30 January 2026, bringing together world-renowned football legends and global content creators for an unforgettable night of sport and philanthropy. Held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Doha, this charity football match aims to raise vital funds for the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, supporting education for out-of-school children around the world. The event is organised by Q Life, the cultural initiative under the State of Qatar’s International Media Office, in collaboration with EAA and the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy.

Dates: Friday, 30 January 2026

Timing: 7 pm

Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan

Teams and Key Players

This year’s event marks the final showdown between Team Chunkz and Team AboFlah, with both captains returning to lead their respective squads.

Team Chunkz is fronted by British YouTuber and entertainer Chunkz, alongside other creators. Team AboFlah is led by Saudi Arabian content creator AboFlah, one of the most popular digital personalities in the Middle East. The rivalry between these teams adds a competitive edge to the charity match.

The match features an exciting mix of international football stars and creators:

Team Chunkz -

Chunkz (Captain) – British YouTuber, entertainer and influencer known for comedy, music and charity match leadership.
Zhong – Content creator and social media personality involved in football‑related content.
Diego Costa – Former Spanish international striker known for his tough playing style in top European leagues.
Eman SV2 – Football content creator and streamer popular on social platforms.
Marcelo – Brazilian football legend and former Real Madrid full‑back known for flair and attacking from defence.
Mark Rober – Engineer, inventor, and YouTuber known for science and tech‑based content.
Luva de Pedreiro – Brazilian social media star known for joyful football clips.
Tobi Brown – British YouTube creator and member of Beta Squad.
Manny Brown – Content creator focused on football and entertainment.
Angry Ginge – British YouTuber and football content maker with a strong online presence.
Mohamad Adnan – Influencer and creator involved in social‑media driven football challenges.
Atta Halilintar – Indonesian creator and entrepreneur with a global social media following.
Sharky – Content creator and entertainer with football‑related online engagement.
Anwar – Digital personality participating in creator football leagues.
Bilal Fadili – Social media football enthusiast and creator.
Lacy – Influencer and participant in creator‑focused events.
Yasser Al‑Qahtani – Former Qatari national team striker and local football icon.
Ossy Marwah – Content creator active in football‑related digital projects.
Franck Ribéry – French football legend and former elite winger with decades of professional success.
Taiyo Kimura – Digital creator and social influencer participating in the match.

Team AboFlah –

AboFlah (Captain) – Kuwaiti YouTuber and one of the Middle East’s biggest content creators.
Harry Pinero – British creator and content personality known for football‑themed videos.
Vuj – Digital creator with a strong presence in online entertainment.
Ray – Social media star involved in creator football content.
Omar Abdulrahman – Former professional footballer and creative midfield talent from the Middle East.
Thierry Henry – French football legend, World Cup winner and Arsenal icon.
OussiFooty – Online football creator and personality.
Nsoo7y – Social media football content creator.
Adam W – Digital creator and internet entertainer.
KSI – British YouTuber, rapper and boxer with global fan reach.
MrBeast – One of the world’s biggest YouTube creators known for philanthropy and large‑scale challenges.
Tim Cahill – Australian football great recognized for his aerial ability and international record.
Danny Aarons – Creator and influencer with a growing online profile.
Tota – Digital creator and social media personality.
Billy Wingrove – Football freestyler and co‑founder of F2Freestylers known for skill showcases.
Tarek – Online creator involved in football entertainment content.
Ossi Marwah – Multiplatform content creator active in digital football culture.
Taio Kimura – Influencer and creator engaged in the Match for Hope lineup.
Ray – Social content creator with community engagement.
David Vujanic – Creator known for football‑related digital content.

Live performances:

The Chainsmokers at the Opening Ceremony

Jonas Brothers at Halftime

Tickets:

There are two main categories to suit different budgets: Category 1 tickets are priced at 100 QAR, offering premium seating, while Category 2 tickets are 35 QAR

Tickets are available at RoadtoQatar.qa

Don’t have tickets to the event? Don’t worry, you can get the same vibes at the The Match for Hope Fan Festival for free.