Baku, Azerbaijan, WWWNEWS-VIPTV.COM — Timor-Leste’s U-15 national football team is preparing to compete against five countries at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 30. The young Timorese side is set to face host nation Azerbaijan, Australia, Israel, Haiti and Andorra, gaining an important opportunity to showcase its talent and build international experience.
According to the initial tournament information, Timor-Leste is scheduled to open its campaign against Azerbaijan on October 25, followed by matches against Haiti, Andorra and Australia on October 26, and Israel on October 27.
Timor-Leste’s Opponents
Timor-Leste is listed in Group AF alongside five other national teams:
- Azerbaijan (host nation)
- Australia
- Israel
- Haiti
- Andorra
The FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival is designed to provide young footballers under the age of 15 with opportunities to develop their skills, gain international match experience and learn from different football cultures.
The tournament uses an eight-a-side format, with matches lasting 40 minutes, divided into two 20-minute halves. During the group stage, teams compete in a round-robin format, with results determining their placement in six competition levels.
Most matches are scheduled to take place at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, while the opening match and finals for the various competition levels are scheduled for Baku Crystal Hall.
For Timor-Leste, participation in the tournament represents an opportunity to strengthen youth football development, improve players’ technical abilities and gain valuable experience against international opponents.
The competition runs until October 30, 2026, giving young players an opportunity to continue learning and developing through international football.
Editorial note: The group composition and match schedule should be verified with FIFA or the Azerbaijan Football Association (AFFA) before publication. The initial schedule lists three Timor-Leste fixtures on October 26, which requires confirmation.
