The pinnacle of international football. Held every four years, it is the most-watched sporting event on Earth with over 5 billion viewers. The 2026 edition — co-hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico — will be the first with 48 teams.
Where legends are born. Messi, Neymar, Fàbregas all announced themselves here. 24 nations compete every two years, and the semi-finalists earn direct qualification to the FIFA World Cup. The 2025 edition was held in Chile.
The cradle of world football. The youngest major FIFA tournament, where future superstars make their global debut. Past graduates include Coutinho, Bojan and Diaby. 24 teams compete every two years — the 2025 edition was held in Qatar.
Football at the Summer Olympics — men compete at U-23 level (3 over-age wildcards), women with no age restrictions. Gold is the one prize that even World Cup winners dream of. Held every four years, it produces some of the most electric atmospheres in international football.
The most prestigious football competition in Africa. AFCON is held every two years and unites 54 member nations in one of the world's most passionately contested tournaments. Egypt lead the all-time winners list with 7 titles. Morocco were crowned champions in the controversial 2025 edition.
The biennial showcase of Africa's finest young talent. Legends like Mohamed Salah, Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba first made their mark at youth level through this tournament. 12 nations compete, with the top 4 qualifying for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The 2025 edition was held in Egypt.
The youngest CAF competition for national teams and a critical World Cup qualifying route — 10 of the 16 teams advance to the FIFA U-17 World Cup. The 2025 edition was held in Morocco. Senegal are the reigning champions, while Nigeria hold the overall record for titles won.
The premier men's football championship of Asia, held every four years. With 47 member nations and a booming football culture from Japan to Saudi Arabia, it is one of the world's fastest-growing continental competitions. Japan leads the all-time record with 4 titles.
The main qualifying competition for the Olympic Games football tournament in Asia. Held every two years, it determines which Asian teams will represent the continent at the Summer Olympics. Japan won the 2026 edition held in Saudi Arabia. South Korea and Japan dominate the record books.
One of Asia's oldest youth competitions, held since 1959. The tournament serves as the qualifying pathway for the FIFA U-20 World Cup and is one of the continent's most fiercely contested youth competitions. South Korea and Japan are the most successful nations in the tournament's history.
Asia's youngest men's national team tournament and a direct FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier. Uzbekistan are the current champions, having beaten Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the 2025 final — their second title overall. The 2026 edition will be held in Saudi Arabia with 16 teams.
The oldest continental football championship on Earth. Argentina are the current and record champions with 16 titles, including back-to-back victories in 2021 and 2024. The tournament features all 10 CONMEBOL nations plus invited guests and is the jewel of South American football.
South America's biennial U-20 championship and the FIFA U-20 World Cup qualifier for the continent. Argentina and Brazil lead the titles. The tournament has an unmatched record of producing global superstars — virtually every great South American player of the modern era came through here.
The youngest CONMEBOL national team competition. Held every two years, it qualifies teams for the FIFA U-17 World Cup and is considered one of the toughest youth tournaments in world football. Brazil and Argentina are the most successful nations across the competition's history.
The second most prestigious international football tournament in the world. 24 European nations contest the Henri Delaunay Trophy every four years — producing iconic moments from Panenka's penalty to Zidane's volley. Spain are the most successful nation with 4 titles. Germany 2024 was a landmark edition.
Europe's most prestigious youth men's competition. Held every two years, it is a critical proving ground for players on the cusp of senior international football. Italy and Spain dominate the records. Many of the greatest players of each generation — Pirlo, Xavi, Ronaldo — came through this competition.
One of UEFA's most important youth competitions, played annually across Europe. The U-19 Championship is a stepping stone to the U-21 level and senior football. Spain, France, and Germany consistently produce the most talent through this pathway. Portugal are the most recent champions.
UEFA's youngest men's tournament and a qualifying route for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Spain and Germany are the most successful nations. The annual tournament is considered the first true test of whether young European talent can perform at international level under competitive pressure.
The main senior men's championship for North America, Central America and the Caribbean. Mexico and the USA dominate the record books. Held every two years, the tournament gains additional prestige as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, with CONCACAF nations playing on home soil.
CONCACAF's main qualifying route for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Mexico and the USA lead the all-time records. The tournament has consistently produced players who go on to star in MLS, Liga MX, and Europe — forming a critical pipeline for the region's next generation of professional talent.
The youngest CONCACAF national team competition and the FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier for the region. Mexico dominate historically, but the USA, Honduras and Canada have emerged as genuine rivals. The tournament continues to grow in quality as investment in youth football across CONCACAF increases.
The premier football championship of the Oceania Football Confederation. New Zealand dominated the tournament's history before joining AFC. With New Zealand's departure, teams like New Caledonia, Fiji and Solomon Islands have emerged. The winner enters intercontinental play-offs for a FIFA World Cup spot.
OFC's primary youth men's competition and the qualifying route for the FIFA U-20 World Cup from Oceania. The tournament brings together the Pacific's brightest young talents, with New Caledonia, Fiji, and Solomon Islands consistently producing quality youth players for the region.
The Africa World Series is our premier men's football event, showcasing the best football talent emerging from Africa and beyond. A high-stakes, high-energy tournament that connects African football pride with a global stage.