Seen the fixtures updates on Eloratings and thought that it was weird that these fixtures had been put through.
But apparently this is a new FIFA initiative 'The FIFA Series' to introduce more cross confederation fixtures between nations who rarely play such games in the international arena. Looks like it will be a biennial thing going forward as well - 2024, 2026, 2028 etc.
FIFA does cop a lot of shark (not entirely blameless mind you) but this is actually a brilliant idea. I imagine that they'd be backing the fixtures financially too.
Never thought I'd say this, but props to FIFA. 🤜🤛
For reference, despite the similarities, the W Cup is not a part of this FIFA Series.
For reference, despite the similarities, the W Cup is not a part of this FIFA Series.