Get ready for a whirlwind year of football action, because FIFA has a jam-packed calendar for 2024! From awards galas to thrilling youth tournaments and the road to the biggest World Cup ever, here’s what’s on the horizon:
Kicking Off with Awards and Beach Battles:
The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2023
January: The year launches with the prestigious Best FIFA Football Awards in London, celebrating the women’s and men’s game’s top performers.
FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
February: Prepare for scorching sands and stunning goals as 16 nations clash in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai. Brazil, Portugal, and Italy are hot contenders, but watch out for superstars like Chiky Ardil and Edson Hulk!
World Cup Qualifiers Heat Up:
FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers
The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and USA continues with qualifiers across three confederations already underway. Concacaf and OFC join the fray this year, while UEFA kicks off in 2025.
Olympic Football Takes Center Stage:
Olympic Football Tournaments
July-August: Witness the drama unfold as 12 top women’s teams and 16 men’s teams battle for Olympic glory in Paris across seven venues in France. Canada and Brazil will defend their respective gold medals.
Futsal Frenzy and Youth World Cups:
FIFA Futsal World Cup
September-October: Uzbekistan gets ready for an explosion of goals and skills as 24 nations compete in the FIFA Futsal World Cup. This fast-paced indoor version of football promises plenty of excitement.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
August-September: Spain, reigning champions, aim to retain their U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Colombia, which now features an expanded 24-team format.
October-November: The Dominican Republic makes its FIFA tournament debut by hosting the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Sixteen teams will vie for the crown currently held by Spain.
And Introducing… the Coupe Intercontinental:
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
A brand-new tournament pits the champions of each continental club competition against each other in a final showdown!
With so much action on the horizon, 2024 promises to be an unforgettable year for football fans worldwide. Mark your calendars, choose your teams, and get ready for a year of breathtaking FIFA tournaments and events!
Source: FIFA
