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FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 progresses in Azerbaijan

The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring an innovative 8-a-side format. The tournament, which includes 189 participating nations, is designed to provide early international competitive experience for young players.

In Group K, Cameroon and Senegal have secured spots in the higher tiers following strong performances, while India will compete in Tier C after a 6-1 defeat to Senegal. In Group G, Indonesia secured a 6-1 victory over Burundi, despite a previous loss to Portugal.

Other notable results include Algeria's undefeated run in Group B, led by coach Karim Ziani, and Albania's perfect group stage performance in Group Y. Italy secured a dominant 6-1 win over Benin, while Australia has maintained a winning streak in Group AF. The tournament continues through October 30, with teams moving into various performance tiers based on their group stage results.

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Algeria · Algeria national under-15 football team · Arsène Wenger · Azerbaijan · Baku · FIFA · Hovsan Competition Complex · India · Indonesia · Indonesia national under-15 football team · Karim Ziani · Portugal

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