[3] The competition will bring together men's national teams from its six confederations in a series of friendly tournaments during the FIFA match window in March of every even-numbered year.

Only the Egypt series featured a knockout format, with winners determined by a penalty shoot-out following a tie.

[11] Albania was also expected to participate but eventually declined to instead play friendlies in Europe and was replaced by Andorra.

The FIFA Series: Egypt, also known as the ACUD International Football Cup, took place in Cairo and the New Administrative Capital on 22, 23 and 26 March 2024, and involved the hosts Egypt (CAF), Croatia (UEFA), New Zealand (OFC) and Tunisia (CAF).

[24] However, due to sponsorship issues, on 14 March 2024 the tournament was moved to Egypt,[25][26] and became part of the FIFA Series.

The FIFA Series: Saudi Arabia B took place in Jeddah from 21 to 26 March 2024, and involved Bermuda (CONCACAF), Brunei (AFC), Guinea (CAF) and Vanuatu (OFC).