Mongolia, FIFA to work on national football stadium with up to 25,000 seats

ULAANBAATAR, October 5, 2026 — Mongolia will work with the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to develop a modern, international-standard football stadium with capacity for up to 25,000 spectators. As part of the initiative, the Government of Mongolia, FIFA and the Mongolian Football Federation (MFF) signed a memorandum of understanding on October 2, 2026.

The memorandum was signed by Minister of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth J. Aldarjavkhlan, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov and MFF President Ts. Anandbazar. Prime Minister N. Uchral and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the signing ceremony.

Where will the stadium be built?

The project is planned for the site owned and operated by the Mongolian Football Federation’s Technical Centre in Yarmag, Ulaanbaatar. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, the stadium will be a modern facility meeting FIFA’s international standards, with capacity for up to 25,000 spectators.

The site already provides an established base for Mongolia’s football infrastructure. According to the Office of the President, cooperation with FIFA has supported the development of a national team training centre in Tuv province, a covered football pitch and the Technical Centre in New Yarmag, which includes a standard football field.

FIFA has previously supported football infrastructure in Mongolia. Financing from the FIFA Forward programme helped build an Air Dome at the MFF national team training centre. The enclosed dome is 114 metres long, 82 metres wide and 29 metres high, improving the possibility of year-round training in Mongolia’s cold climate.

What role will FIFA play?

Under the latest agreement, FIFA will provide technical advice and professional support for the stadium’s planning, design and construction. The Government of Mongolia, meanwhile, has undertaken to provide the support required under national law to implement the project.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said he wants Mongolia’s new national stadium to become a source of national pride. FIFA has described the project as an initiative to establish a new national stadium for Mongolia.

However, the total cost of the stadium, its financing structure, the date construction will begin and the planned completion date have not yet been officially announced. There is therefore currently no basis to conclude that FIFA will finance the entire project or carry out the construction itself.

What would it mean for Mongolian football?

A large stadium meeting international standards would improve the conditions for national team and domestic club matches and training, while increasing Mongolia’s ability to host international competitions and fixtures.

The Government has presented the cooperation as more than a stadium construction project. It forms part of a longer-term goal to develop Mongolia’s football infrastructure, increase children’s and young people’s participation, and create opportunities to host international competitions at home.

During a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on October 1, President U. Khurelsukh highlighted FIFA’s support for the development of Mongolian football since Mongolia joined the organisation. The sides also exchanged views on expanding cooperation, including jointly organising the President of Mongolia’s Football Cup from next year.

How is FIFA’s support expanding in Mongolia?

The new stadium project can be viewed as the next stage of FIFA’s support for football development in Mongolia.

According to FIFA, Mongolia became a member of the organisation in 1998 and has upgraded its football infrastructure in recent years through the FIFA Forward programme, including training centres, pitches, lighting and VAR systems. Programmes aimed at increasing children’s and young people’s participation in football are also being implemented in Mongolia.

FIFA also said the MFF is implementing an Elite Academy project to develop young players. The programme supports around 240 promising young footballers with the participation of 14 AFC A-licensed coaches.

Accordingly, the initiative to build a new stadium with capacity for up to 25,000 spectators could become a major infrastructure project linked not only to hosting matches, but also to professional football education, athlete development and the organisation of international competitions in Mongolia.

Potential to host international competitions

For Mongolia, developing a large stadium that meets international requirements could help expand sports tourism and the country’s ability to host international competitions.

Official information from the Government and FIFA states that the new facility is intended to create opportunities to stage international competitions and events in Mongolia in the future.

During his visit to Mongolia, FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with President U. Khurelsukh, visited the national team training centre and wished success to Mongolia’s young athletes preparing to compete in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup.

If implemented, the new stadium would give Mongolia’s national team the opportunity to host more of its international fixtures at a higher-quality home venue, welcome foreign teams and competitions, and improve access for spectators.

At present, the clearest development is that Mongolia, the MFF and FIFA have agreed to work together on building a stadium with capacity for up to 25,000 spectators at the MFF Technical Centre site in Yarmag. Further details, including the total investment, funding sources and construction schedule, are expected to become clearer at a later stage.