FIFA announces 2026 boys’ U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan
FIFA said the boys’ U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will run in Baku from October 24–30, using eight-a-side matches with two 20-minute halves and nearly 1,000 planned games. A girls’ edition is planned for 2027; Vietnam’s participation is not confirmed.
Promotional artwork for the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. Source: FIFA; the original asset does not name an individual photographer.
FIFA announced that the boys’ U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 24 to 30. Open to all member associations, it will use eight-a-side matches with two 20-minute halves.
Nearly 1,000 games are planned over six matchdays. Teams will continue in tiered competition through the final day. FIFA plans a girls’ edition in 2027 and annual tournaments for both from 2028. The announcement does not confirm Vietnam’s participation.
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