The FIFA Series, originally known as FIFA World Series, is a biennial invitational
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competition promoted by
FIFA
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that features
international friendlies between national teams from different confederations, taking place in March of every even-numbered year. The
first edition
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First edition
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was held in March 2024.
The competition brings together
men's national teams from all six FIFA confederations in a series of mini-tournaments, each consisting of four teams and held at a centralised venue during the FIFA match window in March of every even-numbered year.
FIFA provides financial support to the participating national teams and is also in charge of organising the tournaments together with the host member association.
History
On 16 December 2022, FIFA launched a friendly competition proposal, named the "FIFA World Series", in order to give national teams from different confederations more opportunities to play against each other.
FIFA President
Gianni Infantino
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confirmed the competition on 16 March 2023, following his re-election to the post during the
73rd FIFA Congress
The 73rd FIFA Congress was held in BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda, on 16 March 2023.
2023 presidential election
On 31 March 2022, during the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced his candidacy for a third t ...
in
Kigali
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,
Rwanda
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.
The
inaugural edition in 2024 acted as a pilot phase for the competition and was originally going to feature 5 series of 4 teams each to be held in 4 host countries during the FIFA match window from 18 to 26 March 2024.
Eventually the FIFA Series: Egypt was added for a total of 6 series and 24 teams in the inaugural edition.
Following the success of the pilot phase, Infantino announced the second edition in 2026 during his speech at the 74th
FIFA Congress
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in
Bangkok
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,
Thailand
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in May 2024.
Results
:' A round-robin tournament determined the final standings.
Comprehensive team results by tournament
;Legend
See also
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AFC Solidarity Cup
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References
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FIFA competitions for national teams
International men's association football invitational tournaments
Recurring sporting events established in 2024