Tournament Announcement
FIFA announces new ASEAN Cup for Southeast Asian nations
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the FIFA ASEAN Cup, a new regional tournament involving all 11 Southeast Asian countries, during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. The announcement followed the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between FIFA and ASEAN to boost football development in the region. The competition will align with FIFA's International Match Calendar to feature top players and enhance the sport's growth among 700 million people.
FIFA has confirmed Azerbaijan as one of the host nations for the expanded 2026 FIFA Series, which will include a women's edition for the first time. The initiative aims to provide more international match opportunities for national teams from different continents. The men's tournaments will take place in several countries, including Azerbaijan, during the March-April 2026 window.