Qatar launches 'Scoring for the Goals' event to host sustainable version of 2022 World Cup

Built on the General Assembly Resolution No. 76/259, ‘Scoring For the Goals’ highlights the value of football in enhancing sustainable development, peace, tolerance, inclusion and climate action.

Qatar launched 'Scoring For The Goals' campaign at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, as part of its preparations to host a sustainable version of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is considered the most sustainable edition in the history of the international event.

Held on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, the event was attended by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, President of the Republic of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, President of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly Csaba Korosi, and Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed.

The ceremony was also attended by HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, HE Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Hassan Al Thawadi, and HE Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani, along with several dignitaries and high-profile officials from the UN Secretariat General.

Built on the General Assembly Resolution No. 76/259, ‘Scoring For the Goals’ highlights the value of football in enhancing sustainable development, peace, tolerance, inclusion and climate action. It also emphasises the significance of unity for individuals and nations while enjoying the power of football when the World Cup kicks off Nov. 20, particularly in light of the need to use this power for a better future for the current and future generations, as well as the need to achieve the UN's 17 goals to build a more sustainable, peaceful and prosperous planet for all humanity.