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FIFA Series for smaller nations to have 48 teams in second edition
- On Jan. 19, 2026, FIFA announced the second edition of the FIFA Series will expand to 48 teams this year, featuring 36 men's and 12 women's sides divided into 12 groups of four.
- FIFA says the Series offers national teams lacking regular cross-confederation games opportunities without adding fixtures to the international match calendar, while supporting travel and accommodation for lower-resourced federations.
- Canada will face Brazil, South Korea and Zambia in April, and Casey Stoney said, `This is an exciting opportunity to test ourselves against three quality opponents with contrasting styles.`
- The second edition will involve 48 national teams this year, including five men's teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, with games during the international match windows in March and April.
- The Series mixes lesser-known nations with higher-profile sides such as Brazil, pairing unusual hosts and producing uneven crowds including more than 85,000 at Egypt's 2024 Cairo match.
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The men's football team will participate in the FIFA Series tournament in Rwanda in March, where, in addition to the hosts, Kenya and Grenada will also participate.
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FIFA Series 2026: A Global Stage for Emerging Soccer Nations | Sports-Games
The FIFA Series, a biennial tournament aimed at lower-ranked nations, expands in 2026 with 48 teams, including World Cup qualifiers. It offers lesser-financed national teams the chance to face international opponents, covering travel and logistics. Despite mixed attendance, the series has sparked notable fan engagement.
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