FIFA Series 2026: All you need to know about the expanded 48-team initiative

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% of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations, nearly a quarter of the global football community will take part in the FIFA Series.

Jan 20, 2026 - 07:30
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FIFA Series 2026: All you need to know about the expanded 48-team initiative
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% of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations, nearly a quarter of the global football community will take part in the FIFA Series.

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