Argentina vs Spain ‘Finalissima’ at Lusail Stadium headlines week-long football showcase in Doha
DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways Holidays has unveiled exclusive Qatar Football Festival 2026 travel packages, giving global fans guaranteed access to one of the year’s most anticipated international football events — the ‘Finalissima’ between Argentina and Spain.
The South American champions Argentina will face European champions Spain on 27 March 2026 at Lusail Stadium, the same venue where Argentina lifted the FIFA World Cup™ trophy in 2022. The match forms the centrepiece of the Qatar Football Festival, running from 26–31 March 2026.
Finalissima 2026 Takes Centre Stage
The highly anticipated clash will see the winners of the CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 and FIFA World Cup 2022™ take on the champions of UEFA EURO 2024™ in a historic intercontinental showdown.
As the Official Airline Partner of the Finalissima 2026, Qatar Airways is positioning the event as a flagship sporting experience ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, for which the airline also serves as Official Airline Partner.
The festival will transform Doha into a global football hub, featuring additional international fixtures with top national teams including:
- Qatar (Asian Champions)
- Egypt
- Serbia
- Saudi Arabia
- Argentina
- Spain
What the Travel Packages Include
Qatar Airways Holidays, the leisure division of Qatar Airways Group, is offering three structured package options designed for international supporters.
Packages include:
- Guaranteed Category 1 or Category 2 match tickets
- Return international flights
- Hotel accommodation in Doha
- Optional access to additional festival matches
The Finalissima Package centres on the Argentina vs Spain match, while other packages bundle multiple fixtures for fans seeking a full festival experience.
Packages are available via qatarairways.com/footballfestival, with limited inventory.
Privilege Club Benefits and Booking Flexibility
Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club can:
- Redeem Avios for package bookings
- Earn Avios and Qpoints on flights
- Earn Avios and Qpoints on the total holiday package value
- Use Cash + Avios options for flexible payment
The offering combines event access with integrated travel and accommodation, providing a streamlined booking experience for international supporters.
Doha Positioned as a Global Sporting Destination
Hosting the Finalissima at Lusail Stadium reinforces Qatar’s post-World Cup positioning as a global sports destination. The venue remains one of the world’s most recognizable football stadiums following the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ final.
Officials say the Qatar Football Festival 2026 is expected to attract fans from across Europe, South America, Asia and beyond, building momentum ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Visitors are also encouraged to extend their stay through customizable Fly + Stay packages, which include access to Qatar’s cultural attractions, dining experiences and luxury hospitality options.
Expanding Global Sports Portfolio
The event further strengthens Qatar Airways’ expanding global sports partnerships, which include:
- FIFA
- UEFA Champions League
- Formula 1®
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
- FC Internazionale Milano
- Novak Djokovic
- MotoGP
- Brooklyn Nets
The airline continues to leverage sports tourism as a strategic growth pillar, connecting fans to major international competitions through integrated travel experiences.
About Qatar Airways Holidays
Operating in 84 countries, Qatar Airways Holidays offers Flight + Hotel packages, cruise vacations, stopovers, tours and event-based travel products. The platform features:
- 170+ destinations
- 300,000+ hotels
- 40+ cruise options
The division provides guaranteed bundled pricing when flights and accommodation are booked together, with additional loyalty rewards integration for Privilege Club members.
