The FIFA Club World Cup brought football fans from across the KAUST community together, and the KAUST FIFA Fan Zone became a place to watch, celebrate, and connect.
Over the tournament, our community and visitors gathered to enjoy live matches, great food, games, and a shared love of football. More than 200 people joined us each day in the Discovery Square, with attendance reaching nearly 1,000 people on key match days. Whether you came for one match or followed the tournament from start to finish, your enthusiasm helped create an unforgettable atmosphere.
Take a look back at some of the best moments in our photo gallery and highlight video.
FIFA Prediction Challenge
Thank you to everyone who took part in the FIFA Prediction Challenge. Your enthusiasm made the competition a huge success. Across all 104 matches, 669 participants submitted an impressive 21,899 predictions.
Congratulations to our top four scorers:
- First Place (137 points): Zhandos Zhakipov
- Second Place (136 points): Abdulaziz Aldarsouni
- Third Place (135 points): Daniel Zaarour
- Fourth Place (133 points): Pedro Nalin Dos Santos
If you’re one of the top four winners, keep an eye on your inbox. We’ll be in touch by email soon with details on how to collect your prize.
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Thank you for being part of the KAUST FIFA Fan Zone. We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
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