FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Chairman of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival Organizing Committee Samir Sharifov, and Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) President Rovshan Najaf visited the Hovsan Competition Complex on the opening day of the tournament.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the officials inspected the facilities and conditions provided for participants and watched the first matches of the competition.
A total of 92 matches are scheduled to take place at the Hovsan Competition Complex on the opening day.
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival brings together young football talents representing 189 FIFA member associations in Baku. The event covers the period from October 22 to 30, with the first matches kicking off today, October 24.
The opening day will continue this evening at Baku Crystal Hall, where the tournament's official opening ceremony will be held. Following the ceremony, Azerbaijan's national team will face Timor-Leste in its opening match.
The visit by senior officials highlights the close cooperation between FIFA, AFFA and local organizing bodies in staging the historic event.
The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival aims to promote youth football development, encourage international exchange and provide young players from around the world with valuable competitive experience.
