Qatar Football Festival 2026 is set to take place from March 26 to 31, as announced by the Local Organising Committee for Football Events. The festival will bring together top international teams and high-profile matches as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The festival will feature the Finalissima Cup 2026, alongside matches involving four national teams: Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia, offering teams the opportunity to assess their technical and competitive readiness ahead of the global tournament.
A total of six matches will be played during the festival. The highlight will be the Finalissima Cup 2026, scheduled for March 27 at Lusail Stadium, where European champions Spain will face South American champions Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 winners, in a highly anticipated clash between continental champions.
The match schedule includes:
March 26: Egypt vs Saudi Arabia at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
March 26: Qatar vs Serbia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
March 30: Egypt vs Spain at Lusail Stadium
March 30: Saudi Arabia vs Serbia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
March 31: Qatar vs Argentina at Lusail Stadium
The Local Organising Committee also confirmed that exclusive travel packages for fans traveling from outside Qatar will be offered in collaboration with Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways, starting February 1, 2026. These packages will include airfare, accommodation, and match tickets.
Ticket sales for fans will begin on February 25, 2026, through the official website roadtoqatar.qa.
Commenting on the event, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Minister of Sports and Youth and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, stated that the festival reflects Qatar’s commitment to delivering world-class football experiences and reinforcing its position as a trusted global football host.
Lusail Stadium, the centerpiece venue of the festival, continues to hold a special place in world football history, having hosted iconic moments during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, continental finals, and the crowning of the Qatari national team as Asian Cup champions. The stadium remains a global landmark for creating new and memorable football moments.
