The FIFA Series 2026 hosted in Rwanda has come to a historic conclusion, leaving behind moments that will be remembered as a turning point in the country’s football journey. With matches played at Amahoro Stadium and Kigali Pelé Stadium, the tournament brought together nations from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean in a celebration of international football. Group A: Amavubi Make History on Home Soil Group A, composed of Rwanda, Estonia, Kenya, and Grenada, delivered one of the most historic chapters in Rwandan football. For the first time, Amavubi faced teams from outside Africa, including

The FIFA Series 2026 hosted in Rwanda has come to a historic conclusion, leaving behind moments that will be remembered as a turning point in the country’s football journey. With matches played at Amahoro Stadium and Kigali Pelé Stadium, the tournament brought together nations from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean in a celebration of international football. Group A: Amavubi Make History on Home Soil Group A, composed of Rwanda, Estonia, Kenya, and Grenada, delivered one of the most historic chapters in Rwandan football. For the first time, Amavubi faced teams from outside Africa, including European side Estonia and Caribbean nation Grenada. Rwanda announced its ambitions early with a dominant 4-0 victory over Grenada in the semi-finals. In the other semi-final, Estonia overcame Kenya in a dramatic penalty shootout (5-4), setting up a final that carried both competitive and symbolic weight. The final, played at a fully packed Amahoro Stadium, saw Rwanda defeat Estonia 2-0 in front of Paul Kagame. Goals from Biramahire Abeddy and Leroy Jacques Mickels sealed Rwanda’s first-ever FIFA Series title. Kenya secured third place after a convincing 3-0 win over Grenada, rounding off a competitive group stage. Group B: Aruba Shine in Nyamirambo Group B, played a day earlier at Kigali Pelé Stadium, featured Aruba, Liechtenstein, Tanzania, and Macau. Aruba emerged as champions after an emphatic 4-1 victory over Liechtenstein in the final. Their performance was marked by attacking efficiency and resilience, even after being reduced to 10 men during the match. Tanzania claimed third place in style, thrashing Macau 6-0, while Liechtenstein settled for second place after reaching the final. A Tournament of Milestones Beyond the results, the FIFA Series 2026 represented a major milestone for Rwanda. The tournament highlighted the nation’s ability to host international competitions while offering its national team a rare opportunity to compete against teams from different continents. For Amavubi, the victory is more than just a trophy—it is a symbol of growth, belief, and a new era in Rwandan football. From first-time international matchups to lifting silverware in front of home fans, Rwanda has firmly announced itself on the global football stage. As the curtain falls on the FIFA Series 2026, Kigali leaves a lasting impression as a host city, and Rwandan football steps forward with renewed confidence and ambition.

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