Michael Olunga’s Al Arabi hit by league suspension over Iran’s retaliatory attacks
The Qatar Stars League (QSL), Qatar’s top-tier professional football league, has announced the postponement of its matches as of Sunday. March 1, 2026, amid the ongoing escalating military conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement on Sunday, March 1, 2026, the QSL stated that all tournaments, competitions, and all matches in the country have been put on hold effective immediately.
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The directive involves specific Week 17 matches in the top-tier league, where Olunga’s Al Arabi was scheduled to host Al Sailiya on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Postponed
“The Qatar Football Association announces the postponement of all tournaments, competitions, and all matches in the country, effective today and until further notice,” part of the country’s FA statement said.
The league organisers added that the league’s resumption date will be announced later through official channels once the situation stabilises.
Resumption dates
“The new dates for the resumption of the competitions will be announced in due course through the association’s official channels,” the statement concluded.
The United States and Israel on Friday, March 28, 2026, announced the commencement of a “joint operation” against the Iranian government.
The declaration was followed by the US and Israel launching airstrikes on Iran,
Iran retaliated with missile attacks targeting the region, including US bases and locations in Gulf countries such as Qatar, the UAE, and others.
The situation has created a heightened security situation, prompting the halt to prioritise safety for players, officials, fans, and the public.
