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FIFA announces line-up for expanded FIFA Series 2026

Zurich (Switzerland), Jan 19 (UNI) FIFA has confirmed the full line-up of hosts and the composition of the groups for the FIFA Series 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams. Following the announcement of the expanded format in November 2025, the FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams competing in 12 groups of four teams each during the international match window in March and April. With 48 participating teams – representing almost 25 per cent of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations – nearly a quarter of the global football community will take part in the FIFA Series.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Key Highlights

  • Eleven FIFA Member Associations will host the series of events, with Rwanda hosting two groups, bringing the total number of groups to 12.
  • The initiative will include nine men’s groups and three women’s groups, with all six FIFA confederations represented, underlining the truly global nature of the FIFA Series.
  • The confirmed hosts for the men’s groups are Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Rwanda and Uzbekistan.
  • The women’s contests will take place in Brazil, Cote d’Ivoire and Thailand.
  • All FIFA Series 2026 encounters will be broadcast and made available to a global audience, ensuring worldwide visibility for participating national teams and increasing access for fans across all regions.
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