Indonesia Officially Hosts FIFA Series 2026

Indonesia is one of the hosts of the FIFA Series 2026 (doc. PSSI).

JAKARTA - FIFA officially announced Indonesia as one of the hosts of the 2026 FIFA Series which will take place in March and April next year.

FIFA Series 2026 is an annual two-year soccer tournament program that brings together the national team from different confederations on FIFA Matchday.

Thus, Indonesia, which is included in the Asian Football Association (AFC), has the opportunity to face giant teams like Europe through this FIFA Series agenda.

The inaugural edition held in 2024 involved six series with a total of 24 teams involved. At that time, all participants were divided into six groups with four contestants and six hosts each.

Reflecting on the success of the FIFA World Series 2024, FIFA then decided to hold the FIFA Series next year for the men's and women's soccer teams. Indonesia is confirmed to be a participant because it is one of the hosts.

"The FIFA Series aims to open development opportunities for players, coaches, and supporters, as well as promote the unity and diversity of football through meaningful matches."

"By connecting countries through tournaments, the FIFA Series aims to strengthen this sport at every level, to bring the local community to the global stage," said FIFA President Gianni Infantino, on the official FIFA website quoted Friday, November 21, 2025.

Many interested countries are willing to host, but FIFA has determined which countries deserve to be organizers.

"The men's FIFA Series will be held in Australia, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, and Uzbekistan," said FIFA's official statement.

Meanwhile, the women's FIFA Series will debut next year. Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Thailand will host.