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Part of situation: Inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup continues in Azerbaijan (16 clusters)

FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival to debut in Azerbaijan

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The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival is scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 31, 2026. The tournament features an innovative eight-a-side format with two 20-minute halves, designed to maximize player development and participation.

National teams from around the world are preparing for the event. Guatemala is set to compete in Group P against American Samoa, Canada, Guinea, Honduras, and Singapore. India, competing in Group K, will face Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, and Senegal, with their opening match scheduled against Laos on October 24.

Other participating nations include Zimbabwe, El Salvador, and India, with coaches emphasizing character development and tactical flexibility alongside technical skills. El Salvador has finalized a 14-player roster following a nationwide talent identification process, while Zimbabwe’s national association noted the importance of international exposure for its youth players.

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Azerbaijan · Baku · Bibiano Fernandes · FIFA · India U-15 · Zimbabwe Football Association

Sources

Défaite 7-1 des Grenadières, Bellegarde buteur, Dumas dévoile ses projets, 25 millions de dollars par fédération propose la FIFA [lequotidien509.com]
GFF Announces U-15 Squad For Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival In Azerbaijan [www.guyanafootball.org]
Zimbabwe’s Next Generation Takes the World Stage - Zimbabwe Football Association [zifa.co.zw]
Guatemala se alista para el Festival Sub 15 de la FIFA [antorchadeportiva.com]
‘Character Is Just As Important As Talent,’ Says Head Coach Fernandes Ahead Of FIFA U-15 World Cup [southasiandaily.com]
La Azulita Sub-19 Femenina ya conoce a sus rivales en el Torneo UNCAF [www.diariocolatino.com]
El Salvador convoca a 14 jugadores para el Festival Sub-15 de la FIFA en Azerbaiyán - Sitio web de noticias y medios de comunicación [dinero.com.sv]
Bibiano Fernandes Outlines India U-15's FIFA World Cup Strategy [www.rediff.com]