Doha: Jassim bin Rashid Al-Buenain has announced his resignation as president of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) following the conclusion of Qatar’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
In a statement posted on his official X account on Thursday, Al-Buenain said his decision comes after three years at the helm of the federation, a period he described as one of significant challenges and continuous efforts to advance Qatari football.
He said the federation worked tirelessly to turn its ambitions into tangible achievements, with commitment, dedication and teamwork playing a key role in meeting the objectives set during his tenure.
Al-Buenain, who was elected as QFA president in 2023, thanked everyone who supported the federation throughout his presidency and wished continued success for Qatari football in the years ahead.
He said the achievements during his tenure reflected the dedication and hard work of everyone involved, adding that the successes achieved were the result of collective effort and a focus on the interests of Qatari football.
He said he leaves his position with pride in what was accomplished over the past three years, while expressing confidence that Qatari football will continue to progress.
Al-Buenain also wished the QFA and Al Annabi continued success in the future.
During his presidency, Qatar won their second straight Asian Cup title in 2024 and reached the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time through the qualifying phase after making debut as hosts in 2024.
Al-Buenain’s resignation comes after Al Annabi’s World Cup exit, with Qatar finishing bottom of Group B. Qatar earned a historic first-ever World Cup point after a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening match, before suffering defeats against Canada (6-0) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (3-1) to end their campaign in the group stage.
