The Women’s FIFA Series 2026 brings the best of international women’s football to a worldwide stage — packed stadiums, fresh rivalries and a schedule spread across key host cities.
The FIFA Series 2026 is the second edition of FIFA’s tournament aimed at facilitating friendly matches between national teams from various continental confederations.
The tournaments are promoted by FIFA, aiming to unlock development potential by providing national teams that rarely face opponents from other continents the opportunity for meaningful international match-ups.
This guide offers a comprehensive source for the Women’s FIFA Series 2026 schedule, team rosters, venues, kickoff times, and all details fans need to watch the action live.
- Host countries: Brazil, Ivory Coast, Thailand
- Dates: 13–24 April
- Teams: 12 (from 5 confederations)
Women’s FIFA Series 2026 Groups: Complete Breakdown
| Host Country | Host City / Stadium | Participating Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Cuiabá (Arena Pantanal) | Brazil, Canada, South Korea, Zambia |
| Ivory Coast | Abidjan (Alassane Ouattara Stadium) | Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Pakistan, Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Thailand | Ratchaburi (Ratchaburi Stadium) | Thailand, DR Congo, Nepal, TBD (OFC Team) |
Women’s Group 1: Brazil (Host)
Host City: TBD, Brazil
Confederation Mix: CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, AFC, CAF
Teams:
- 🇧🇷 Brazil (Host) – FIFA Rank: 7th
- Confederation: CONMEBOL (South America)
- World Power: 8-time Copa América Femenina champions
- Star Player: Marta (6-time FIFA World Player of the Year)
- Tournament Favorites: Clear group leaders
- Development: Next generation emerging alongside legends
- 🇨🇦 Canada – FIFA Rank: 10th
- Confederation: CONCACAF (North America)
- Olympic Champions: Gold medal 2020, Bronze 2012, 2016
- Key Players: Jessie Fleming, Kadeisha Buchanan
- Competitive Edge: Strong tactical organization
- 🇰🇷 Korea Republic – FIFA Rank: 20th
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Asian Power: Consistent World Cup qualifiers
- Playing Style: Technical, disciplined approach
- Growth: Rapidly developing women’s program
- 🇿🇲 Zambia – FIFA Rank: 80th
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Historic Achievement: Barbra Banda (Olympic star)
- Development: Olympic debut 2020
- Learning Opportunity: Testing against elite opposition
Group Analysis: Brazil tops the rankings, but Canada’s Olympic pedigree creates a genuine title challenge. Korea Republic provides Asian quality, while Zambia gains invaluable experience against world-class opponents. This group features true competitive balance at the top with developmental opportunity for Zambia.
Women’s Group 2: Côte d’Ivoire (Host)
Host City: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Confederation Mix: CAF, AFC
Teams:
- 🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire (Host) – FIFA Rank: 72nd
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Home Advantage: West African support
- Regional Status: Developing program
- Infrastructure: Showcasing Ivorian football facilities
- 🇲🇷 Mauritania – FIFA Rank: 102nd
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Development Stage: Building women’s football foundation
- Opportunity: Rare international competition
- 🇵🇰 Pakistan – FIFA Rank: 157th
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Historic Significance: Women’s football facing cultural challenges
- Growth: Tremendous improvement in recent years
- Inspiration: Providing role models for South Asian women
- 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands – FIFA Rank: 194th (lowest-ranked women’s team)
- Confederation: CONCACAF (Caribbean)
- Island Nation: Smallest women’s program in tournament
- Development: Building from grassroots
Group Analysis: Côte d’Ivoire holds home advantage in this development-focused group. The teams ranked 72nd-194th represent varying stages of women’s football growth, with particular significance for Pakistan and Turks and Caicos, who gain crucial international exposure in regions where women’s football faces unique challenges.
Women’s Group 3: Thailand (Host)
Host City: Bangkok, Thailand
Confederation Mix: AFC, CAF, OFC
Teams:
- 🇨🇩 Congo DR – FIFA Rank: 68th
- Confederation: CAF (Africa)
- Regional Strength: Central African powerhouse
- Playing Style: Physical, athletic approach
- Development: Rapidly improving program
- 🇳🇵 Nepal – FIFA Rank: 106th
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Mountain Nation: Unique challenges for football development
- Growth: Building competitive women’s program
- Regional Status: South Asian emerging team
- OFC Team (TBD) – Fiji, Samoa, or Papua New Guinea likely
- Confederation: OFC (Oceania)
- Regional Qualifier: To be determined
- Development Focus: Pacific Islands women’s football growth
- 🇹🇭 Thailand (Host) – FIFA Rank: 43rd
- Confederation: AFC (Asia)
- Asian Power: Top-tier Asian women’s team
- World Cup Experience: 2019 World Cup participants
- Home Advantage: Strong local support in Bangkok
- Tournament Favorites: Clear group leaders
Group Analysis: Thailand enters as overwhelming favorites, using home advantage to dominate this group. Their World Cup experience and FIFA ranking make them clear winners. Congo DR provides the strongest challenge, while Nepal and the OFC representative gain developmental experience against superior opposition.
Women’s FIFA Series 2026 matchday schedule
Brazil Series (Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá)
Matches are scheduled for April 11, 14, and 18.
- April 11: Canada vs. Zambia (15:00 local)
- April 11: Brazil vs. South Korea (21:30 local)
- April 14: Canada vs. South Korea (15:00 local)
- April 14: Brazil vs. Zambia (21:30 local)
- April 18: South Korea vs. Zambia (15:00 local)
- April 18: Brazil vs. Canada (21:30 local)
Ivory Coast Series (Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan)
Matches are scheduled for April 9, 12, and 16.
- April 9: Pakistan vs. Turks and Caicos Islands (16:00 local)
- April 9: Ivory Coast vs. Mauritania (19:30 local)
- April 12: Mauritania vs. Pakistan (16:00 local)
- April 12: Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Ivory Coast (19:30 local)
- April 16: Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Mauritania (16:00 local)
- April 16: Ivory Coast vs. Pakistan (19:30 local)
Thailand Series (Ratchaburi Stadium, Ratchaburi)
The Thailand group utilizes a knockout bracket format.
- April 12 (Semi-finals):
- Nepal vs. DR Congo (16:00 local)
- Thailand vs. OFC Team TBD (20:30 local)
- April 15 (Finals):
- Third-place play-off (16:00 local)
- Grand Final (20:30 local)
Host Nations and Venues
Women’s Tournament Hosts
1. Brazil (CONMEBOL)
- Significance: South American women’s football powerhouse
- Infrastructure: World-class facilities
- Legacy: Hosting major women’s tournaments
2. Côte d’Ivoire (CAF)
- City: Abidjan
- Development Focus: Growing women’s football in West Africa
- Continental Significance: Showcasing African women’s game
3. Thailand (AFC)
- City: Bangkok
- Regional Leadership: Asian women’s football hub
- Experience: Previous major tournament host
- Infrastructure: Top-tier facilities
Women’s Teams
Favorites for Group Wins:
- Brazil (Group 1) – Marta’s legacy team, South American dominance, FIFA Rank 7th
- Thailand (Group 3) – Home advantage, World Cup experience, Asian power
- Canada (Group 1) – Olympic champions, tactical excellence
- Côte d’Ivoire (Group 2) – Home advantage in African group
Competitive Matchups:
- Brazil vs Canada: Battle of North vs South American powers
- Korea Republic vs Canada: Asian-North American clash
- Congo DR vs Thailand: African strength vs Asian technical ability
Development Focus:
- Pakistan: Women’s football growth in challenging environment
- Turks and Caicos: Building from grassroots in Caribbean
- Nepal: South Asian women’s football emerging
- Mauritania: North African women’s game development
FAQ
Q: When does the Women’s FIFA Series 2026 start?
A: The tournament begins on April 13–24, 2026. See the full match calendar above.
Q: How can I watch matches live in the USA?
A: Broadcast rights vary; we’ll update this page when rights holders confirm. Check the “How to watch” section for streaming and TV options.
Q: Where are the matches played?
A: Matches are held across multiple host cities. See the Host Cities & Venues section for stadium details and travel tips.
Q: Will kick-off times change?
A: Kick-off times are subject to change — bookmark this page and check official tickets & broadcaster updates for the latest schedule.
