A virtual session of the FIFA Council was held prior to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress, where significant decisions regarding FIFA competitions were made.

2030 and 2034 FIFA World Cups

The Council recognized the successful bidding process for the upcoming FIFA World Cups in 2030 and 2034. Each proposal has fulfilled or surpassed the minimum hosting criteria and is now ready for evaluation by the Extraordinary FIFA Congress.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027

Set to occur 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 about the tournament’s ability to enhance the profile of women’s football worldwide.

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 involving 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 be hosted in Qatar from 5 to 27 November 2025.