The Copper Queens are set to participate in the groundbreaking FIFA Series 2026 after securing a place in a prestigious group to be hosted by Brazil, marking another major milestone in the rise of Zambia’s women’s football.
Their inclusion forms part of FIFA’s ambitious expansion of the FIFA Series, an initiative that will bring together 48 national teams, nearly a quarter of FIFA’s global membership, in a structured competition aimed at promoting football development across the world. The series has been carefully designed to strengthen international exposure and competitiveness without adding strain to the already congested international match calendar.
During the March and April FIFA windows, the Copper Queens will be tested against elite opposition in Brazil, where they will face the host nation, reigning Olympic champions Canada, and the Korea Republic. Drawn into one of only three women’s groups globally, Zambia’s placement underlines the growing respect and recognition the team continues to earn on the international stage.
The high-profile fixtures will provide the Copper Queens with invaluable experience against some of the world’s strongest sides, offering an important opportunity to measure their progress and sharpen their competitiveness ahead of future continental and global tournaments.
Fresh from recent impressive performances, including their victory over Uzbekistan, the Copper Queens head into the FIFA Series with renewed confidence and ambition. As Zambia continues to establish itself as a rising force in women’s football, participation in the FIFA Series 2026 represents not only a reward for past progress but also a crucial step in the team’s ongoing development and international exposure.