The Qatar football federation postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice on Sunday amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran.
The QFA did not specifically mention the strikes when it announced the postponements on X, adding only that «new dates for the resumption of competitions will be announced in due course.»
There are disruptions at Qatar’s Doha airport as the strikes on Iran affected flights across the Middle East and beyond. Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar closed their airspace on Saturday.
Iranian missiles could be seen being intercepted above Doha on Saturday night and into Sunday morning.
There is still no clarity on whether Argentina and Spain‘s Finalissima will still take place at Doha’s Lusail Stadium.
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The friendly match is due to take place on March 27 in a fixture that will pit Lamine Yamal against Lionel Messi for the first time.
Spanish publication AS reported the game is «up in the air,» but as of Sunday afternoon, a Royal Spanish Football Federation source told ESPN there was no news of a potential suspension.
Earlier on Sunday, Asian football’s governing body postponed continental club championship playoffs scheduled in the Middle East this week, saying AFC Champions League Elite round-of-16 games will be rescheduled.
Information from Associated Press and ESPN’s Sam Marsden was used in this report.
