Chile Confirmed in New FIFA Series Tournament: La Roja to Play Friendly Matches vs. World Cup Teams
- FIFA confirmed on Monday, January 19, 2026, the 48 national teams that will participate in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, including Chile (La Roja), wiht Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia,...
- The FIFA Series is an initiative focused on development through friendly international matches.
- the eight host nations selected to host the FIFA Series 2026 groups are: Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, kazakhstan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, and uzbekistan.
FIFA Confirms 48 Teams for Expanded FIFA Series 2026
FIFA confirmed on Monday, January 19, 2026, the 48 national teams that will participate in the expanded FIFA Series 2026, including Chile (La Roja), wiht Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, and Uzbekistan hosting the men’s groups.
Details of the FIFA Series Expansion
The FIFA Series is an initiative focused on development through friendly international matches. Following an announcement made in November 2025, the format of the series was expanded to include more teams and host nations.this expansion aims to provide more opportunities for national teams to compete and develop their players.
Host Nations and participating Teams
the eight host nations selected to host the FIFA Series 2026 groups are: Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, kazakhstan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, and uzbekistan. FIFA has not yet released the full schedule or group assignments for the tournament. The confirmation of the 48 participating teams marks a significant step in the readiness for the expanded competition.
Source: FIFA