Palestine set for friendly football match against Catalonia

• Palestinian national team set for historic friendly against Catalonia at Montjuïc Stadium.
• Match symbolizes solidarity with Palestinians and highlights football as a global platform for awareness.

The Palestinian national football team is reportedly preparing for a friendly match against Catalonia at the Montjuïc Stadium, home of FC Barcelona. 

A friendly match refers to an official game played for practice, solidarity, or symbolic purposes, and is not part of a league, tournament, or World Cup qualification.

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According to Spanish outlet Marca, the Catalan Football Federation plans to hold the match on Nov. 18, coinciding with Spain’s World Cup 2026 qualifier against Turkey. 

Catalonia coach Gerard López confirmed negotiations with the Palestinian federation, noting that Montjuïc Olympic Stadium is the preferred venue for the event.

The match carries significant political and humanitarian symbolism. 

Despite political tensions between Catalonia and Spain, the Palestinian issue has become a point of unity, adding further importance to the game.

If held, the match would mark a historic moment for Palestinian football in Europe, highlighting the sport as a global language of solidarity. 

This fixture is part of a series of upcoming matches for Palestine in Spain, including another friendly match against the Basque Country in November.