Preparations to host inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival continue in Baku

Preparations are continuing for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival 2026, the first FIFA World Cup for under-15 teams.

According to Report, the tournament and festival will be held in Baku from October 22 to 30.

Work is nearing completion at the Olympic Sports Complex in Hovsan, which will host most of the matches. Around 1,000 tournament games are scheduled to be played across 10 football pitches at the newly built complex.

Around 4,000 young footballers, coaches and officials representing FIFA member associations from approximately 190 countries are expected to take part in the competition.

The opening matches and the final of the prestigious tournament will be held at Baku Crystal Hall.

The new football infrastructure established in Hovsan is also expected to contribute to the future development of children's and youth football in Azerbaijan.