Messi vs Yamal: Qatar Football Festival 2026 to feature Spain vs Argentina & five high-profile international matches

Finalissima 2026 will be held at the iconic Lusail Stadium on 27 March!

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

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 offer participating nations valuable preparation to measure their readiness and assess their capabilities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The six matches scheduled as part of the Qatar Football Festival include:

Finalissima 2026:

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

International Matches: 

• 26 March: Egypt v Saudi Arabia – Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
• 26 March: Qatar v Serbia – Jassim bin Hamad Stadium 
• 30 March: Egypt v Spain – Lusail Stadium
• 30 March: Saudi Arabia v Serbia – Jassim bin Hamad Stadium 
• 31 March: Qatar v Argentina – Lusail Stadium

Tickets on sale next month

• Exclusive travel packages for international fans will be available starting from 1 February 2026, 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 25 February 2026 at roadtoqatar.qa. 

H.E. 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 FIFA World Cup. We are honoured to open our doors once again to the global football community.”

H.E. Sheikh Hamad added: “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.”

Lusail Stadium holds a special place in world football history, having witnessed unforgettable moments during major tournaments and hosted remarkable achievements for national teams and players alike.

The venue has seen teams and stars crowned with world and continental titles, from iconic moments at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to Qatar’s triumphant Asian Cup victory. The stadium continues to cement its position as one of football’s most prestigious landmarks and a stage for creating new footballing memories.

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