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Qatar Airways Commemorates Collaboration with FIFA at the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final

The thrilling conclusion of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ highlights the growing and collective legacy of Qatar Airways and FIFA

Sydney, Australia - Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic audiences and continuing the legacy of collaboration between the airline and FIFA. Adding a touch of Qatar Airways elegance to the prize ceremony, the airline’s cabin crew presented the coveted gold and silver medals to the finalists, after Spain’s 1-0 victory against England in the grand final held in Sydney on 20 August, and the bronze medals to Sweden for claiming victory as the 3rd place holder on 19 August.

As part of Qatar Airways' dedication to bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to fans and communities, the airline also showcased the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Winner’s Trophy in Sydney. This engaging initiative allowed fans to get up close and personal with the prestigious FIFA Women's World Cup™ Winner’s Trophy, celebrating the remarkable athletes who competed, and reflecting Qatar Airways' commitment to connecting people through sport.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: "We are honoured to have been the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. This momentous event celebrates the talent of the amazing teams on the pitch making this partnership one that aligns with our mission to connect people through sport.”

The national carrier of the State of Qatar has been a partner of FIFA since May 2017, supporting national teams and football clubs on their journey to the world’s biggest stage. As Official Airline Partner, Qatar Airways supported several competitions including the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™, the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ and 2020™, the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ and the most recent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

With a network of over 160 destinations, Qatar Airways facilitates the movement of sports fans all over the world to watch their favourite teams compete. In the U.K., the airline operates 100 flights a week to Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester. In Spain, the airline has a frequency of 35 weekly flights to Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga. Qatar Airways operates 42 flights a week to Australia, including Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Starting September 1, the airline will resume direct flights to Auckland, New Zealand which is currently served via an Adelaide tag.

As the curtains draw on the ninth edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup™, Qatar Airways remains dedicated to nurturing the legacy of sportsmanship, unity, and excellence that defines both the airline and FIFA. Together, Qatar Airways and FIFA are committed to creating moments that inspire and uniting people from all walks of life.

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About Qatar Airways

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways continues to be synonymous with excellence, receiving for the 13th time Skytrax’s ‘World’s Best Business Class’ award, and the ‘World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge’ for the eighth time. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways is now the 14-time winner of the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ award. The airline has advanced its services across the Middle East this winter season, increasing its daily flights by 14 per cent.

Along with continuing to retain its 5-Star Airline Rating, Qatar Airways has received a global-first recognition of the ‘World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi’ by Skytrax this year. The accolade recognises Qatar Airways’ Starlink connectivity rollout on over 150 widebody aircraft, connecting more than 25 million passengers to date with up to 340 daily Starlink-enabled flights. Globally, Qatar Airways remains the unprecedented nine-time winner of Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airline’ title.

This winter, Qatar Airways will fly to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. The airport has been recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the third year in a row by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax three out of the past six years.

Qatar Airways received the 2025 Platinum performance recognition by Cirium, the leading aviation analytics organisation, for its reliability and operational performance. The recognition is a testament to the airline’s unwavering commitment to providing seamless and proven operations as part of its award-winning passenger experience.

Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.

For further information, visit qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.

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