FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Chairman of the Tournament Organising Committee Samir Sharifov, and AFFA President Rovshan Najaf visited the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, as part of the first matchday of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026.

Axar.az reports that during the visit, the officials toured the facilities and watched the tournament's opening matches.

The first matchday will continue this evening at Baku Crystal Hall with the official opening ceremony, followed by the Azerbaijan - Timor-Leste match.

The FIFA U-15 World Championship and Festival runs from October 22 to 30. The first matches of the tournament kicked off on Saturday. The inaugural tournament brings together young football talents from 189 FIFA member associations in Baku.

The FIFA U-15 World Championship and Festival aims to contribute to the development of young footballers, the exchange of international experience, and the development of football on a global scale.