Softfootball can confirm that three FIFA youth tournaments have been officially scheduled for 2026, continuing FIFA's global youth football calendar across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 will be hosted by Poland and is scheduled to run from 5 September to 27 September 2026, bringing together the best young female talents from around the world.
In Africa, Morocco has been selected to host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026, which is set to kick off in October 2026. This decision has generated mixed reactions, especially following Morocco's recent hosting of WAFCON 2024 and AFCON 2025.
