If you’ve ever wanted to see some of the biggest names in football without flying across continents, this is your moment. Qatar Football Festival 2026 is bringing top international teams to Doha this March. After the success of the 2022 World Cup, the country is once again turning its stadiums into the centre of global football.
Here’s your guide to the dates, teams, and schedule of matches, so you can start planning.
Qatar Football Festival 2026 is a week-long international football event taking place in Doha from March 26 to 31. The idea is simple: bring major national teams to the region and give fans in the Middle East the chance to watch world-class football live.
Qatar Football Festival 2026: Teams
Six national teams are part of the lineup:
- Argentina
- Egypt
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Spain
That means you could see players like Lionel Messi representing Argentina and Lamine Yamal in Spain’s squad, alongside other major stars from across Europe and the Middle East.
Qatar Football Festival 2026: Full Match Schedule
- Saudi Arabia vs Egypt on March 26 at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
- Qatar vs Serbia on March 26 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
- Argentina vs Spain (Finalissima) on March 27 at Lusail Stadium
- Egypt vs Spain on March 30 at Lusail Stadium
- Serbia vs Saudi Arabia on March 30 at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
- Qatar vs Argentina on March 31 at Lusail Stadium
If football is your passion, this week in Doha should already be on your calendar.
And looking at the bigger picture, the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia is on the horizon. Plans are taking shape, and you can already get a glimpse of the stadiums that will stage the world’s biggest matches.
