The Qatar national football team is learning from a stadium test before the World Cup. After the Lusail Super Cup match, which saw an attendance of 78,000 people, fans faced difficulties in exiting the stadium.

What happened?

Fans faced long queues and a lack of water after the match. There were 77,575 people who passed through the turnstiles on Friday, the largest crowd ever in Qatar.

Why does this matter for the Qatar national football team?

This match was a test of Qatar's preparations for the World Cup. A spokesperson for the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy said the goal of the match was to identify operational issues and learn lessons for a "smooth" tournament.

What comes next?

The Qatar national football team will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the next match. The last result was a 6-0 loss against Canada on 2026-06-18. The next match will be against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 2026-06-24. | Match | Date | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | Qatar vs Canada | 2026-06-18 | 0-6 | | Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2026-06-24 | - |