The Central African Republic's national football team coach, Anicet Yala, has named his squad for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026 friendly tournament. The list, announced in March 2026, features a significant number of young players, signaling a focus on developing new talent for the national side.
The FIFA Series is a new initiative by world football's governing body, FIFA, designed to provide more international playing opportunities for national teams from all confederations. The March 2026 edition will see the Central African Republic compete in a mini-tournament format against other invited nations.
Coach Yala's selection includes several players based abroad, as well as emerging talents from the domestic league. The squad will assemble for a training camp ahead of the tournament matches, which serve as preparation for future competitive fixtures, including qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
The final composition of the squad and the specific opponents for the Central African Republic in the FIFA Series 2026 were confirmed by the national football federation following the official draw conducted by FIFA.
