The highly anticipated final chapter of a global charity football trilogy is set to unfold tonight, as the full lineups for the Match for Hope 2026 have been officially confirmed. The event, which features a star-studded cast including internet sensations KSI and Mr Beast alongside football legend Thierry Henry, aims to raise millions for a vital cause.
The Decisive Showdown in Qatar
The Match for Hope 2026 will take centre stage at the impressive Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. This fixture serves as the decisive tie-breaker in a charity football trilogy, with the series currently locked at 1-1. The atmosphere promises to be electric, extending far beyond the ninety minutes of play.
A Mission to Educate
Organised by Q Life and the Education Above All Foundation, this global spectacle has a profound mission: to break previous fundraising records. All proceeds are dedicated to supporting out-of-school children in crisis-affected nations, including Palestine, Sudan, and Haiti.
Team Chunkz: Flair Under Wenger
Leading Team Chunkz is captain Chunkz himself, operating under the legendary managerial guidance of Arsene Wenger. The squad is built on technical flair and aims to clinch the series victory.
Team Chunkz Full Squad:
- Chunkz (Captain)
- Lacy
- Yasser Al-Qahtani
- Diego Costa
- Tobi Brown
- Zhong
- Oussifooty
- Evan SV2
- Marcelo
- Mark Rober
- Luva De Pedreiro
- Manny Brown
- AngryGinge
- Mohamad Adnan
- Fanum
- Sharky
- Eden Hazard
- AJ Shabeel
- Marlon
- Karl Jacobs
- Anwar
- Bilal Fadili
- Atta Halilintar
- Eman SV2
Team AboFlah: Hunting Back-to-Back Wins
Opposing them is Team AboFlah, managed by Roberto Di Matteo and captained by AboFlah. This side is hunting for back-to-back victories following their clinical triumph in the 2025 edition of the tournament.
Team AboFlah Full Squad:
- AboFlah (Captain)
- KSI
- Tim Cahill
- Adam W
- Nsoo7y
- Thierry Henry
- Omar Abdulrahman
- Ray
- Vuj
- Harry Pinero
- Billy Wingrove
- Tota
- Danny Aarons
- Mr Beast
- Tareq
- Taiyo Kimura
- Oussifooty
- Franck Ribery
- Gerard Pique
- Ossy Marwah
Global Entertainment Extravaganza
The event is bolstered by a world-class entertainment lineup. The pre-match show will be headlined by the renowned electronic duo, The Chainsmokers. A massive halftime performance is also scheduled, featuring the globally popular Jonas Brothers.
How to Watch Live
Fans in the UK and across the globe will not miss a moment of the action. The entire Match for Hope 2026 event will be broadcast live and for free on beIN SPORTS, allowing a worldwide audience to witness every goal, save, and celebrity moment from this unique charity spectacle.
