• MrBeast took advantage of the goalkeeper stepping away from his goal while interacting with the crowd, scoring the penalty into the empty net in a comedic style that delighted fans and added extra fun to the event.

The 2026 “Reviving Hope” charity match held in Qatar witnessed a funny and unprecedented moment that captured the attention of both spectators and social media platforms, after global content creator MrBeast tried to bribe goalkeeper and blogger Mohamed Adnan with a $100,000 offer, according to international press reports.

The incident occurred during a penalty kick, when MrBeast, who was playing for Team AbouFella, made his offer directly to Mohamed Adnan, goalkeeper for Team Shankz, in a scene met with applause and laughter from the crowd in the stands.

After the “bribe” attempt, Adnan turned to the fans to reveal the details of the situation, sharing the moment with humor, which electrified the stadium atmosphere and sparked wide engagement among attendees and online followers.

MrBeast then exploited the goalkeeper’s absence from the goal while engaging with the crowd, taking the penalty into the empty net and scoring in a comedic style that thrilled fans and made the event even more entertaining.

Over $12 million in donations

The 2026 edition of the Reviving Hope match concluded successfully, raising over $12 million in donations dedicated to supporting children and youth who lack access to education.

The match was held at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar, with a large audience in attendance and participation from a host of former football stars and global content creators, including Franck Ribéry, Gerard Piqué, Thierry Henry, Marcelo, Diego Costa, Yasser Al-Qahtani, and MrBeast.

Star-studded showdown and thrilling victory

The game featured Team Shankz, including Marcelo, Diego Costa, and Eden Hazard, against Team AbouFella, represented by Gerard Piqué, Thierry Henry, and Franck Ribéry, in a thrilling and competitive match.

The match ended with Team Shankz winning 8-7, a game that highlighted how football can combine entertainment with humanitarian work, achieving a real impact beyond the pitch.