The ANTFA Framework Schedule for 2026 Matches for Amateur National Teams has been fixed.

For the first time since the Revival of Amateur National Teams in November 2023, a Framework Schedule for International Matches in 2026 has been established. A total of 4 time slots have been defined for matches for Amateur National Teams, spread throughout the 2026 football season and encompassing approximately 20 to 24 international matches involving 8 participating Nations.

Unlike professional football, creating a precise schedule for Amateur National Teams is challenging. Players, coaches, and support staff are often employed or in education and simultaneously participate in ongoing leagues without interruption. Furthermore, the start and end dates, as well as the winter and summer breaks, of Semi-professional and Amateur Leagues vary across nations, further complicating the process of finding ideal scheduling for Amateur National Team Matches.

For organizational, logistical, and economic reasons, three of the four International Match Dates can currently only be planned and financed as two-day events. Additionally, the Amateur National Teams Federation Cup will take place for the first time at the end of June 2026 and will last five to seven days.

• Link: Amateur National Teams 2026 Fixtures