du Launches Football Prediction Game with Grand Finale Winner to Drive Away in a BYD Ti 7

• du partners with Al-Futtaim BYD to offer a brand-new BYD Ti 7 as the grand prize
• Football fans can predict and climb the du App leaderboard and win smartphones
• Live VR penalty shootout experiences at selected du stores nationwide

Dubai, UAE, 1 July 2026: du, a leading UAE telecom and digital services provider, has launched a multi-channel campaign designed to transform the way football fans engage this tournament season. The campaign combines a gamified match prediction experience exclusively on the du App along with immersive in-store VR activations at selected du retail locations across the UAE.

Key details at a glance

What: A match prediction game on du App

Who: All du customers (18+) 

Where: Exclusively on the du App

When: 10 June – 19 July 2026

How to join: Download the du App → Sign in → Prediction game

Predict and Win

Participants can download or open the du App, choose a username, and begin making their picks ahead of each football matchs. Every correct prediction earns points, with players climbing a live leaderboard for a shot at an impressive prize pool throughout the tournament. 

The challenge runs across all stages of the world football competition, with four winners at each stage taking home a brand-new smartphone. One lucky overall winner will be crowned at the end of the tournament and will drive away with the grand prize, a BYD Ti 7 car. To be in the running for the grand prize, participants must submit their prediction for the football finals during the dedicated prediction window, which will open on 4 July and close on 13 July 2026.

For all other matches, picks must be locked in at least two hours before the first match of each match day. Players can track all previous scores and results via the app, and monitor their standing on both stage-specific and overall leader-boards. All prizes will be distributed in August, when the grand prize winner will be officially announced.

Score and Win VR experience

As part of the campaign, du is also bringing the excitement directly to fans through live VR activations at selected du stores across the UAE. Powered by cutting-edge VR technology, the in-store experience invites football fans to step into a fully immersive virtual arena and take their shot at glory.

Fans begin by registering at the du store to secure their spot in the queue. Once it's their turn, they step up and use VR technology to take penalty kicks in a virtual football match setting, and winners will walk away with exclusive themed prizes. 

Key dates for VR Penalty Shootout at selected du stores

• Delma Mall, Abu Dhabi: 4th – 5th July 2026
• Ajman City Centre: 11th – 12th July 2026
• Mall of the Emirates: 18th – 19th July 2026