Qatar's Al Haydos Pledges School Construction in Gaza After World Cup Qualification
After Qatar secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup, Hassan Al Haydos, the country's most-capped player, promised to fund a school and sports hall in Gaza.
“God willing, I will contribute by donating towards the construction of a school and a sports hall as part of Gaza’s reconstruction...”
Hassan Al Haydos, Qatar's most-capped player, has made a generous pledge to fund the construction of a school and sports hall in Gaza after Qatar's successful qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
This charitable act coincides with renewed international efforts to rebuild Gaza, which has been affected by two years of war. Al Haydos emphasized the importance of education and sports in rebuilding lives, saying, “God willing, I will contribute by donating towards the construction of a school and a sports hall as part of Gaza’s reconstruction — believing that education and sports are the path to life once again ”
The Qatari national team's qualification marks their second appearance at the World Cup finals, but their first through the Asian qualification process. Al Haydos' leadership played a pivotal role in securing Qatar's spot in the tournament, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over the United Arab Emirates.
Al Haydos' commitment to giving back is reflected in his statement, “In moments of celebration, our responsibility remains to remember the suffering of our brothers and sisters across the world, and to let our success be a motivation for giving.”
Hassan Al-Haydos made a triumphant return to the Qatar national team in 2025 after announcing his retirement in March 2024. The 34-year-old's leadership was instrumental in Qatar's 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates, securing a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Al-Haydos expressed his gratitude on social media, saying, “Praise be to God for our national team's qualification to the 2026 World Cup finals.” He also pledged to donate towards building a school and sports hall in Gaza, highlighting the importance of education and sports in rebuilding lives.
The veteran forward has had a distinguished career, playing 183 times for Qatar and scoring 41 goals. He led Qatar to two Asian Cup titles and participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Al-Haydos' experience will be crucial for Qatar's campaign in the 2026 World Cup.
“Praise be to God for our national team's qualification to the 2026 World Cup finals,” twice Asian Cup winner Al Haydos said in a statement.
“A new achievement that brings joy to every Qatari and everyone who belongs to this homeland - made possible by the determination and strong will of our players despite all challenges.”
After Qatar's World Cup qualification, Hassan Al Haydos expressed his joy and linked the achievement to the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement, emphasizing the importance of supporting those affected by the conflict. He pledged to fund the construction of a school and sports hall in Gaza, highlighting education and sports as vital paths to rebuilding lives.
“In moments of celebration, our responsibility remains to remember the suffering of our brothers and sisters across the world, and to let our success be a motivation for giving," he said.
“It is heartening that this qualification coincides with the peace summit and the success of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which we hope marks the beginning of a truly safe life for our people there.”
الحمد لله على تأهل منتخبنا الوطني إلى نهائيات كأس العالم 2026 🇶🇦
— حسن الهيدوس (@hassanalhaydos) October 16, 2025
إنجاز جديد يُسعد كل قطري، وكل من ينتمي لهذا الوطن، تحقق بعزيمة اللاعبين وقوة إرادتهم رغم كل التحديات
وفي لحظات الفرح، تظل مسؤوليتنا أن نتذكر معاناة إخوتنا في كل بقاع الأرض، وأن نجعل من نجاحنا دافعاً للعطاء
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Hassan Al Haydos pledged to fund a school and sports hall in Gaza amid international efforts to rebuild the devastated area after two years of conflict. The United Nations estimates that over $70 billion will be needed for reconstruction, with some officials warning it could take decades to complete.
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