FIFA Presidential Election Venue Announced: 77th Congress Set for Rabat as World Cup Hosts Are Revealed

FIFA's 77th Congress to Take Place in Rabat

According to Главком: On March 18, 2027, the Moroccan city of Rabat will host the 77th FIFA Congress, where the organization will elect its next president. This announcement was made by current FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the congress held in Vancouver. Infantino also confirmed his intention to seek re-election. An extraordinary FIFA Congress is scheduled to be held virtually on November 23, 2026, during which a decision will be made regarding the host nations for the 2031 and 2035 Women's World Cups.

2026 World Cup Qualifying and Group Draw

In the context of qualification for the 2026 World Cup, Ukraine suffered a 1-3 defeat to Sweden in the playoff semifinal. Goals were scored by Gyökeres in the 6th, 51st, and 72nd minutes, while Ponomarenko found the net in stoppage time (90+1).

Additionally, the composition of the World Cup groups has been finalized. Group A will feature:

• Mexico
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Czech Republic

Group B includes:

• Canada
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Qatar
• Switzerland

Group C consists of:

• Brazil
• Morocco
• Haiti
• Scotland

Group D will see:

• United States
• Paraguay
• Australia
• Turkey

Group E will compete with:

• Germany
• Curaçao
• Ivory Coast
• Ecuador

Group F includes:

• Netherlands
• Japan
• Sweden
• Tunisia

Group G consists of:

• Belgium
• Egypt
• Iran
• New Zealand

Group H will feature:

• Spain
• Cape Verde
• Saudi Arabia
• Uruguay

Group I contains:

• France
• Senegal
• Iraq
• Norway

Group J includes:

• Argentina
• Algeria
• Austria
• Jordan

Group K is made up of:

• Portugal
• DR Congo
• Uzbekistan
• Colombia

Group L consists of:

• England
• Croatia
• Ghana
• Panama

The top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed sides from the group stage, will advance to the Round of 16.

The FIFA Congress and presidential election are pivotal moments for global football, as they can shape the sport's development, organizational policies, and the staging of international tournaments.

Meanwhile, the outcomes of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, including Ukraine's loss, highlight the intense competition and difficulty of the qualification process, underscoring the need for teams to intensify their preparations for future events.

As the football world gears up for the upcoming FIFA Congress and presidential election, it's essential to stay informed about the latest changes in the game's regulations. Recently, FIFA announced significant modifications to the yellow card rules for the 2026 World Cup, which could impact player eligibility and match outcomes. For more details on these important updates, visit the revised yellow card regulations.