28 January 2026- The Namibia Senior men’s team, the Brave Warriors will be partaking in the second edition of the FIFA Series, the FIFA series is invitational federation tournament promoted by FIFA that features friendly matches between national teams from different continental confederations.
Introduced as a competitive international friendly format, the FIFA Series brings together four national teams in a single host country during a FIFA international window. Each participating team plays two official “A” international matches, offering meaningful competition while allowing coaches the opportunity to assess players and fine-tune tactical approaches.
This years edition will feature 48 national teams competing in 12 groups of four teams each during the international match window in March and April.
Namibia is drawn alongisde Kuwait,Comoros and Kazakhstan. All the games wil be hosted by the Kazakhstan Federation.
Brave Warriors Head coach, Collin Benjamin welcomed the invite by the football governing body.
“The FIFA Series 2026 brings together national teams with a wide range of competitive profiles, and to be part of this iniative is a step towards the right direction for Namibian football. The platform will provide players with valuable international match exposure as part of FIFA’s broader efforts to enhance global football development” Benjamin said.
The tournament is played over two matchdays. On the opening matchday, teams compete in pre-determined fixtures, followed by a second round of matches in which teams face opponents based on results or scheduled pairings. While a winner may be identified, the primary focus of the FIFA Series is preparation, development, and international exposure rather than silverware.
All matches played during the FIFA Series count toward the FIFA World Rankings, making the competition an important platform for teams seeking to improve their international standing.
