Baku:Angola finished the group stage of the FIFA U-15 World Cup, held from the 24th to the 30th of the current month in Baku, Azerbaijan, with an impressive undefeated record, securing 15 points from five victories.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Angola was part of Group J, achieving victories over Saudi Arabia (4-0), the Solomon Islands (3-1), China (3-2), Japan (2-1), and the Central African Republic (5-2), showcasing their dominance in the group stage of the competition.
The tournament, named the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, is a new initiative by FIFA aimed at developing young athletes through an age-appropriate competitive format. The inaugural edition includes 189 participating associations, although it is open to all 211 FIFA Member Associations. Matches are played by two teams of eight players each, in two 20-minute halves.
The competition's second phase is divided into six divisions, from A to F, based on the standings from the initial group stage. Group winners advance to Division A, runners-up to Division B, and so on, down to Division F for the sixth-placed teams. The second phase features knockout matches, with each division crowning a winner. However, only the first-placed team in Division A will be declared the champion of the 2026 Edition.
