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Get ready for a whirlwind year of football action, because FIFA<\/a> 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:<\/p>\n

Kicking Off with Awards and Beach Battles:<\/h4>\n
\"The

The Best FIFA Football Awards\u2122 2023<\/p><\/div>\n

January:\u00a0The year launches with the prestigious\u00a0Best FIFA Football Awards\u00a0in London,\u00a0celebrating the women’s and men’s game’s top performers.<\/p>\n

\"FIFA

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup<\/p><\/div>\n

February:\u00a0Prepare for scorching sands and stunning goals as 16 nations clash in the\u00a0FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup\u00a0in Dubai.\u00a0Brazil,\u00a0Portugal,\u00a0and Italy are hot contenders,\u00a0but watch out for superstars like Chiky Ardil and Edson Hulk!<\/p>\n

World Cup Qualifiers Heat Up:<\/h4>\n
\"FIFA

FIFA World Cup 26\u2122 qualifiers<\/p><\/div>\n

The road to the\u00a02026 FIFA World Cup\u00a0in Canada,\u00a0Mexico,\u00a0and USA continues with qualifiers across three confederations already underway.\u00a0Concacaf and OFC join the fray this year,\u00a0while UEFA kicks off in 2025.<\/p>\n

Olympic Football Takes Center Stage:<\/h4>\n
\"Olympic

Olympic Football Tournaments<\/p><\/div>\n

July-August:\u00a0Witness 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.\u00a0Canada and Brazil will defend their respective gold medals.<\/p>\n

Futsal Frenzy and Youth World Cups:<\/h4>\n
\"FIFA

FIFA Futsal World Cup<\/p><\/div>\n

September-October:\u00a0Uzbekistan gets ready for an explosion of goals and skills as 24 nations compete in the\u00a0FIFA Futsal World Cup.\u00a0This fast-paced indoor version of football promises plenty of excitement.<\/p>\n

\"FIFA

FIFA U-20 Women\u2019s World Cup<\/p><\/div>\n

August-September:\u00a0Spain,\u00a0reigning champions,\u00a0aim to retain their U-20 Women’s World Cup title in Colombia,\u00a0which now features an expanded 24-team format.
\nOctober-November:\u00a0The Dominican Republic makes its FIFA tournament debut by hosting the U-17 Women’s World Cup.\u00a0Sixteen teams will vie for the crown currently held by Spain.<\/p>\n

And Introducing… the Coupe Intercontinental:<\/h4>\n
\"FIFA

FIFA Intercontinental Cup<\/p><\/div>\n

A brand-new tournament pits the champions of each continental club competition against each other in a final showdown!
\nWith 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!<\/p>\n

Source: FIFA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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