Key Takeaways:
- Qatar Sports Investments completed the acquisition of Belgian club KAS Eupen
- Eupen were relegated to the Belgian second division in May 2024 after eight seasons in the top tier
- QSI has formally owned KAS Eupen’s sporting operations since December 2025
QSI Secures Ownership of Eupen
On Thursday, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) officially announced the completion of its acquisition of Belgian football club KAS Eupen. This milestone comes several months after QSI initially took control of the second-division team’s sporting operations in December 2025. In a statement, QSI confirmed, “This formalises QSI’s full ownership of the club, following its takeover of KAS Eupen’s sporting operations in December 2025.”
🚨 OFFICIEL ! QSI 🇶🇦 DEVIENT L’UNIQUE PROPRIÉTAIRE DU KAS EUPEN (4e de D2 🇧🇪) ! 💰
C’est le troisième investissement de Qatar Sports Investment dans le football 👇
🇫🇷 PSG
🇵🇹 Braga
🇧🇪 Eupen pic.twitter.com/w5hT4mxhze— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) September 17, 2026
Strategic Collaboration for Future Growth
QSI and KAS Eupen have been collaborating closely for several months to create a robust framework aimed at ensuring the club’s long-term progress, both on and off the pitch. QSI stated that both parties “have been working closely together to build a strong foundation for the club’s long-term sporting and commercial development,” as highlighted in the official announcement.
QSI’s Expanding European Portfolio
Qatar Sports Investments, which took a majority stake in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2011, has since overseen a period of unprecedented success for the French giants, including 12 out of 14 Ligue 1 titles and back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs. In 2022, QSI also broadened its investment portfolio by acquiring a minority share in Portuguese side Braga.
KAS Eupen has operated under Qatari influence since 2012 through the Aspire Academy, with the Belgian club serving as a platform for developing young prospects.
KAS Eupen: Recent Performance and Status
Eupen’s lengthy tenure in Belgium’s top flight came to an end in May 2024, when the team were relegated to the second division after eight consecutive seasons at the highest level.
| Club | QSI Involvement | Acquisition Date | Notable Achievements Since QSI Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Saint-Germain | Majority Stake | 2011 | 12 Ligue 1 titles, 2 Champions League titles |
| KAS Eupen | Full Ownership (Sporting Operations since Dec 2025) | 2025 | 8-season top-flight run, relegated 2024 |
| Braga | Minority Stake | 2022 | Qualified for European tournaments in every season since then |
