More than just a tournament
Across the weekend, the event will also feature a Coles MiniRoos activation, a Charles Perkins XI Talent ID session, and a Community Stallholder Zone, creating opportunities for young players, families and community to connect with the game.
Fixtures to be announced.
Kicks off in
Two Queenslanders named in the 21-player CommBank Joeys squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™! 🇦🇺💚💛
#FQAcademy products Emmett Shaw and Archie Mitchell will make the trip to Qatar to represent the Green and Gold on the world stage alongside Brisbane Roar youngster Max Court.
Congratulations, Emmett and Archie! 👏
Read more via the Football Australia website.
Queensland’s #FQAcademy QAS talent pathway continues to deliver ✨
We’re incredibly proud to see four recent FQ Academy QAS graduates progress into professional football, earning contracts with A-League Women clubs across the country.
Their achievements reflect the commitment each player has shown to their development and further demonstrates the strength of the FQ Academy QAS pathway in preparing Queensland’s emerging talent for the professional game.
Congratulations Tully, Chloe, Lily and Aleisha! 👏
Players, coaches and families from across the FQ Academy QAS program came together to celebrate the 2026 season at the end-of-year awards celebration held on Sunday 🏆⚽
Lily Punch was presented with the Sue Monteath Award for 2026 FQ Academy QAS Player of Year after a standout season, while individual achievements across all age groups were honoured alongside national team call-ups and milestone and graduating players.
View full list of award winners on the FQ website.
#FQAcademy
Football Queensland’s Club Assessment Rank Score continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the #FQAcademy Leagues ⚽
Each club has received a quality assured academy rating of Gold, Silver, Bronze or Development Committed through the culmination of the evaluation process, which included assessment across 1,500 data points covering 75 weighted criteria.
FQ`s annual Club Development Assessment process is aligned with global best practice and ensures the delivery of quality assured club programs and defined pathways for young players.
The Club Assessment Rank Score provides access to the FQ Academy Leagues, with the Declaration of Leagues to be confirmed next week.
#FootballinQueenslandUnited
A huge congratulations to the three Queenslanders selected to represent Australia at the FIFA U-15 Youth World Cup 🌏🇦🇺
Following outstanding performances throughout their #FQAcademy pathway, Codey Huston, Nathan Kirby and Harlan Strugnell have earned selection in the Australian squad set to compete at the FIFA U-15 Youth World Cup this October.
Their call-up continues a remarkable year for Queensland football, with 10 Queensland State Team players now selected for national team duties in 2026, highlighting the strength of the #FQAcademy pathway and the bright future of the game in our state.
