Match for Hope Returns with Star-Studded Teams in Qatar

DOHA, Qatar — The Match for Hope returns on February 14, 2025, at Stadium 974, featuring prominent football legends alongside popular YouTube personalities. Organized by Q Life, this charity event aims to support initiatives by the Education Above All Foundation, assisting children in need across Lebanon, Nigeria, Palestine, Syria, and Pakistan.

This year’s high-profile match boasts a roster including icons like Andrea Pirlo, Alessandro Del Piero, Thierry Henry, David Silva, Andrés Iniesta, and Mubarak Mustafa. KSI and AboFlah will captain one team, while Chunkz and IShowSpeed will lead the other in a vibrant clash of sports and social media. The event promises an electrifying atmosphere as fans gather to witness their favorites on the pitch.

The kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time, equating to 12 p.m. ET in the United States, 5 p.m. GMT in the UK, and 4 a.m. AEDT in Australia. Viewers are encouraged to check local listings for broadcast details, as the game will not be available on traditional TV. Streaming options will be accessible in over 40 countries via various platforms, with highlights available on beIN’s digital channels.

Team KSI x AboFlah includes a mix of social media stars and football legends, with Arsene Wenger as the manager and actor Omar Sy as the assistant coach. Key players for the team are KSI, AboFlah, Andrea Pirlo, and Thierry Henry. Meanwhile, Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed will be managed by Mauricio Pochettino, the current U.S. Men’s National Team manager, and will feature stars like David Silva and Andrés Iniesta.

The inaugural Match for Hope held last year garnered significant attention, with 22 million viewers and raised approximately $8 million for educational initiatives. The event emphasizes the importance of education for children affected by crises, aiming to create lasting impacts on communities in desperate need of support.

The 974 Stadium, constructed for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2022, boasts a unique design utilizing shipping containers and can accommodate 44,000 spectators. Although initially intended for dismantling, the stadium remains intact, ready for another exciting event in the global sporting calendar.

Citing last year’s excitement and generous fundraising, supporters are eager for the new match’s prospects. As competition heats up between the teams, fans are reminded that every ticket purchased or viewership contributes to a larger goal: providing essential resources for education to children worldwide.