Qatar Football Festival 2026, including the scheduled final semi-final between Argentina and Spain, has been canceled due to ongoing travel disruptions and airspace closures, organizers said.In a statement, together with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). UEFA And CONMEBOL confirmed that scheduled events in Qatar will no longer go ahead as planned. The final match of SEMA Qatar 2026 was scheduled to be played at Lusail Stadium in Doha.“The Local Organizing Committee, together with UEFA and CONMEBOL, has decided to cancel the Qatar Football Festival 2026. As a result, the planned program of events in Qatar, including the 2026 final between Argentina and Spain at the Lusail Stadium, will not take place in Doha as originally scheduled,” the LOC said.Organizers said the decision was made because airspace disruptions and travel restrictions were affecting the ability of fans, players and officials to travel.“With airspace restrictions and travel restrictions still affecting the ability of many fans, players and officials to travel, it has been jointly agreed that moving the match is the most appropriate course of action at this time. The LOC welcomes the opportunity to host UEFA and CONMEBOL events in the future.”The organizers also said that fans who bought tickets for the Qatar Football Festival will receive automatic refunds.“All fans who purchased Qatar Football Festival tickets will automatically receive full refunds to the original payment method within 30 days.”International fans who have purchased travel packages through tour operators will be contacted directly for refunds, the statement added.“International fans who purchased travel packages through the tour operator will be contacted directly regarding refunds.”
