The Qatar Football Association (QFA) is the governing body for football in Qatar. Founded in 1960 and based in Doha, it joined FIFA in 1963 and the Asian Football Confederation in 1967. The association oversees the development and organisation of the sport nationwide, supporting national teams, clubs, players, officials and competitions. Its national-team programme includes senior, under-23, under-20 and under-17 sides.

The QFA manages a broad competition calendar, including the Doha Bank Stars League, the J League, QSL 3, the Amir Cup, Qatar Cup and QSL Cup, as well as youth, amateur, futsal and beach football competitions. It provides access to match tickets and operates an online store. The association also publishes official news and media, shares information about standings and FIFA rankings, and offers resources on Qatar’s football history, clubs and stadiums. Its work includes football development, refereeing, regulations and laws, social responsibility, and initiatives to promote fairness, transparency and professionalism throughout the game.