A virtual gathering of the FIFA Council was held prior to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, during which pivotal resolutions regarding FIFA competitions were made.
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 has satisfied or surpassed the minimum hosting criteria and is now eligible for consideration by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027
Set to take place from 24 June to 25 July 2027, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 is eagerly awaited. FIFA President Gianni Infantino shared his enthusiasm for how the tournament could enhance the prominence of women’s football on a global scale.
Slot Allocation for FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027
- Direct Slots: 29
- AFC: 6
- CAF: 4
- Concacaf: 4
- CONMEBOL: 3 (Brazil automatically qualifies as the host)
- OFC: 1
- UEFA: 11
- Play-off Slots: 3
- A two-phase play-off tournament with 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 will be hosted in Qatar from 5 to 27 November 2025.
