Charity football event Match for Hope 2025 is set to return to Qatar this week, bringing together football legends, top content creators and global influencers at Stadium 974. Scheduled for Feb. 14, the event features a charity football match where influencers, football legends and celebrities compete to raise funds for the Education Above All Foundation, supporting educational initiatives for underprivileged youth worldwide.
Fans can immerse themselves in more than just the football action, as the event includes interactive fan experiences, meet-and-greet opportunities, and live discussions. This year’s “Match for Hope Live Podcast & Show Zones” will host engaging panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and behind-the-scenes insights from digital creators and sports personalities, featuring popular social media influencers, including Kuwaiti sports content creator Musaed Alfouzan, Kuwaiti influencer and podcast host Bibi Alabdulmohsen, and Kuwaiti blogger Talal Sam. Also joining are SDS with Sharky, a football-focused podcast hosted by Sharky, and GOAL’s Front Three, a podcast covering football discussions, quizzes and games.
The match itself boasts a star-studded lineup, with two powerhouse teams led by social media icons Team Chunkz & IShowSpeed, bringing together British entertainer Chunkz and American streamer IShowSpeed, known for their high-energy football content; and Team KSI & AboFlah, led by British YouTuber KSI and Kuwaiti content creator AboFlah, combining entertainment with football passion.
Adding to the excitement, football legends such as Andrea Pirlo, Thierry Henry, Alessandro Del Piero and David Silva will be in attendance.
For music lovers, Grammy Award-winning American rapper Macklemore will perform live for the first time in Qatar at the match’s halftime show.
Date: Feb. 14
Location: Stadium 974
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