Press release
TotalEnergies in Qatar
The Qatar Padel Federation has signed a partnership agreement with TotalEnergies Qatar, making the company the official title sponsor of the FIP World Cup 2026, which Doha will host from 2 to 7 November.
The agreement forms part of the Federation's efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector, support the development of padel and contribute to the success of international tournaments hosted in Qatar.
Commenting on the agreement, Tareq Zainal, tournament director, said: "We value our longstanding partnership with TotalEnergies Qatar and greatly appreciate its title sponsorship of the FIP World Cup 2026, which builds on its continued support for the Federation's tournaments and events."
He described TotalEnergies Qatar as a leading supporter of sport, praising its significant community role and initiatives that contribute to social development. Zainal stressed that awarding Qatar the right to host the 2026 and 2028 editions of the FIP World Cup reflects international confidence in the country's organizational capabilities, advanced sports facilities and experienced national workforce.
"We look forward to working with our partners to deliver an outstanding edition, offering an exceptional sporting experience for players and fans while further strengthening Qatar's standing as a host of major international tournaments," he concluded.
Antoine Delafargue Managing Director, TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair also commented : “We are delighted to open a new chapter in our longstanding partnership with the Qatar Tennis, Squash, Padel and Badminton Federation through the FIP Padel World Cup Qatar 2026. Padel is a dynamic and rapidly growing sport, and becoming Title Sponsor of this world-class event reflects both our pioneering spirit and our continued commitment to supporting sport in Qatar. We look forward to contributing to an exceptional tournament and to sharing the energy and excitement of padel with players and fans from Qatar and around the world.”
The tournament will feature 32 national teams from around the world, comprising 16 men's teams and 16 women's teams. Matches will take place at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, with total prize money of €1.2 million shared equally between the men's and women's competitions. Doha will host the tournament for the third time, having previously staged the 2021 and 2024 editions.
