Archive · 19 Jan 2026
FIFA Series 2026: 48 Teams Confirmed
The FIFA Series 2026 is a big football event with 48 teams from all over the world.
These teams will be divided into 12 groups and will play in March and April 2026.
The games will be hosted by 11 different countries, including Australia, Brazil, and Thailand.
There will be 9 groups for men's teams and 3 groups for women's teams.
All the games will be broadcasted globally, so fans everywhere can watch.
Some of the teams playing in the FIFA Series 2026 have also qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
This event is a great way for teams of all skill levels to compete and improve.
FIFA Series 2026 will feature 48 national teams in 12 groups of four.
Eleven FIFA Member Associations will host the series, with Rwanda hosting two groups.
The initiative includes nine men’s groups and three women’s groups, representing all six FIFA confederations.
All matches will be broadcast globally, ensuring worldwide visibility for participating teams.
Five men’s national teams participating in the FIFA Series 2026 have also qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Who
- 48 national teams, 11 host countries
- What
- FIFA Series 2026
- When
- March and April 2026
- Where
- Various host countries
- Why
- To expand the initiative for men’s and women’s national teams
- Number of Teams
- 48
- Number of Groups
- 12
- Host Countries
- 11
- Men's Groups
- 9
- Women's Groups
- 3
- Broadcast
- Global
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
- 5