1. Participation Guidelines:
This competition is open internationally to photographers aged 18 and above, at all experience levels.
2. Prizes:
The “Under One Sky” initiative celebrates photographers by honoring their outstanding work.
The top (20) winners will receive a cash prize of 2,000 QR each, along with a unique opportunity to exhibit their work in Canada, the United States, and Mexico as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ cultural program.
Additionally, (50) honorable mentions will be selected to showcase their work alongside the winners, ensuring broad and diverse representation of voices and perspectives.
All participating photographers will be fully documented in catalogs, publications, and digital platforms, giving their work global visibility and recognition.
3. Categories and themes for submission:
The 1st Category: Inside Qatar: For photographers who were physically present in Qatar during FIFA World Cup 2022™
The themes for this category are:
a. The Journey
Images documenting fans’ journeys and their experiences traveling to Qatar.
b. The Game
Photos taken inside the stadium showing the game, excitement, and anticipation.
c. After the Game
Photos of fans celebrating during or after the game, inside or outside the stadium.
The 2nd Category: Outside Qatar: For photographers who celebrated FIFA World Cup 2022™ in their home countries
The theme for this category is:
1- The Love of Football
Images that capture the passion of fans everywhere, from their homes and fan zones to the streets and public celebrations. We look forward to vibrant photographs that reflect the joy, creativity, and energy that united the world under one sky.
4. Image Specifications:
- Images must be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format.
- Minimum resolution: 3000 pixels on the longest side.
- File size: Between 3–8 MB.
5. Number of Entries:
Each participant is allowed to submit only (1) high resolution single image. Multiple submission forms are not allowed.
6. Disqualification Criteria:
1- Images containing nudity, sexually explicit content, or content that promotes hate, violence, or discrimination will be automatically disqualified.
2- Any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement will result in disqualification.
3- Submissions that do not adhere to the technical or content guidelines may be removed without notice.
4- Overly edited photos will not be accepted.
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7. Important Dates:
Submission Dates: 21 October 2025 - 30 November 2025
(Open call closes on 30 November 2025 at 11:59 pm Doha time)