
A virtual session of the FIFA Council convened ahead of the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, during which critical decisions regarding FIFA competitions were reached.
2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups
The Council recognized the successful bidding process for the forthcoming FIFA World Cups in 2030 and 2034. Each bid fulfilled or surpassed the essential hosting criteria and is now eligible for evaluation by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027
Set to occur from June 24 to July 25, 2027, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 is eagerly awaited. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared his enthusiasm regarding the tournament’s capacity to enhance the global profile of women’s football.
Slot Allocation for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027
- Direct Slots: 29
- AFC: 6
- CAF: 4
- Concacaf: 4
- CONMEBOL: 3 (Brazil qualifies automatically as the host)
- OFC: 1
- UEFA: 11
- Play-off Slots: 3
- Two-phase play-off tournament featuring 10 teams
- First phase: November-December 2026 (6 teams)
- Second phase: February 2027 (6 teams)
FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025
The inaugural 48-team FIFA U-17 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 5 to 27, 2025.