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FIFA 2026: 48 Teams Set for Historic Tournament

1/19/2026

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FIFA has confirmed 48 national teams from six confederations for the FIFA Series 2026.
The tournament will feature 12 groups, with 9 men’s groups and 3 women’s groups.
The Armenian national team will not participate.
The men’s groups include Australia and the US Virgin Islands.
The women’s groups include Brazil and Turks & Caicos.

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FIFA has confirmed 48 national teams from six confederations for the FIFA Series 2026.
The tournament will feature 12 groups, with 9 men’s groups and 3 women’s groups.
The Armenian national team will not participate.
The men’s groups include Australia and the US Virgin Islands.
The women’s groups include Brazil and Turks & Caicos.