International teams, iconic stadiums and a busy football schedule come together in Doha for the Qatar Football Festival 2026.

Fans of ‘The Beautiful Game’ have a busy time ahead at the end of March, with the Qatar Football Festival 2026 set to take over Doha from March 26 to 31. Announced by the Local Organising Committee for Football Events, the festival will bring together a lineup of international teams for a week of high-profile matches as preparations ramp up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

At the centre of the programme is the Finalissima Cup 2026, taking place on March 27 at Lusail Stadium. The fixture will see European champions Spain face South American champions Argentina, who famously lifted the trophy at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in the same stadium.

The festival schedule also features a series of international friendlies across Doha’s stadiums. On March 26, Egypt will face Saudi Arabia at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, while Qatar takes on Serbia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Action continues on March 30 with Egypt vs Spain at Lusail Stadium and Saudi Arabia vs Serbia at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, before the festival wraps up with Qatar facing Argentina at Lusail Stadium on March 31.

For fans travelling from abroad, dedicated travel packages will be available from February 1, in partnership with Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways, combining flights, accommodation and match tickets. Ticket sales open on February 25. ✤

GO: VISIT WWW.ROADTOQATAR.QA FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS.