The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Football Events has announced the Qatar Football Festival 2026, scheduled to take place between March 26 and 31.

The Festival will include the men’s Finalissima 2026 alongside a series of high-profile international matches with the participation of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Serbia. The matches will offer participating nations valuable preparation ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Six matches have been scheduled as part of the Qatar Football Festival.

Finalissima 2026

The match will be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on March 27, where European champions Spain will face South American and world champions Argentina in an anticipated meeting between continental title holders.

International Matches

March 26: Egypt vs Saudi Arabia – Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

March 26: Qatar vs Serbia – Jassim bin Hamad Stadium

March 30: Egypt vs Spain – Lusail Stadium

March 30: Saudi Arabia vs Serbia – Jassim bin Hamad Stadium

March 31: Qatar vs Argentina – Lusail Stadium

Tickets on sale next month

Exclusive travel packages for international fans will be available starting from February 1, delivered in partnership with Visit Qatar, the official marketing and promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, and Qatar Airways. Match tickets will go on sale from February 25 at roadtoqatar.qa.

HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, LOC Chairman for Football Events, said: “We look forward to welcoming players and fans from around the world as we prepare to host the world's biggest football stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We’re honoured to open our doors once again to the global football community.”

“Hosting the Qatar Football Festival reflects our commitment to delivering world-class experiences and reaffirms Qatar’s position as a trusted partner in global football,” he added. 

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