First off, YouTube’s sending a bunch of widespread Shorts creators to Qatar to create content material from the occasion, together with Cheeky Boyos, Noor Stars, Rima and Jesser. 

As per YouTube:

“With a mixed attain of greater than 90 million subscribers from across the globe, these creators will probably be sharing their experiences on the first spherical of matches in individual. Followers at residence can be a part of within the pleasure by following #ShortsFIFAWorldCup.”

It’s a great way to spice up engagement with Shorts across the occasion, by sending high stars to cowl completely different angles and components, drawing their followers, and prolonged audiences, into the World Cup hype.

YouTube may even ship a second cohort of Shorts creators to Qatar to cowl the finals of the Cup.

YouTube’s additionally internet hosting traditional World Cup matches on the official FIFA YouTube channel, together with different components tied into this yr’s event.

Lastly, YouTube’s additionally internet hosting a ‘Purchasing on Shorts’ Problem, in partnership with FIFA, which is able to allow customers to buy an official 2022 World Cup T-Shirt for his or her nation immediately by way of YouTube Shorts.

“Publish a Quick to the official FIFA World Cup Problem music displaying your transition into your matchday match and your nation love utilizing the hashtag #FIFAWorldCupChallenge.”

The World Cup is about to be a significant occasion throughout all social platforms, with YouTube, specifically, seeing surging curiosity in soccer (or ‘soccer’ should you’re in Europe) in current occasions.

YouTube says that soccer was essentially the most watched sport on the platform in 2021, whereas the earlier World Cup generated over 10 billion views of YouTube content material.

With this in thoughts, it’s price noting such developments, and contemplating how your model could possibly hyperlink into the World Cup hype, and the worldwide celebrations (and commiserations) associated to the event.