Turkmenistan vs. Italy: Two Youth Teams to Face Off in Azerbaijan
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 22 to 30. Youth national teams from various countries will participate in the tournament.
Turkmenistan’s U-15 team has been drawn into Group L alongside the teams from Italy, Benin, the Cook Islands, Hong Kong, and Qatar.
The Turkmen team will play its opening match of the tournament on October 24 against Italy. The game will be held at Pitch No. 5 of the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, with kickoff scheduled for 08:15 Central European Time.
The tournament will be played in an 8-a-side format, with each match consisting of two 20-minute halves. This format will allow the young players to gain international match experience and face teams from various football academies.
For the Turkmenistan national team, participating in the championship offers a chance to test their mettle on the international stage and showcase the potential of their young players.
The ORIENT editorial team wishes the young players of Turkmenistan’s U-15 national team strength, confidence, and success on the international stage!
