FIFA has unveiled the official schedule for the inaugural U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, which will take place in Azerbaijan. In Group K, Cameroon will face Senegal, India, Laos, Grenada, and Bahrain.
In their opening match on Saturday, October 24, Cameroon will take on Senegal at 10:15 AM (07:15 AM in Yaoundé) during Match 32. This decisive clash will set the tone for the tournament. On Sunday, October 25 – Day 2 – two matches are on the agenda. At 09:00 AM (06:00 AM in Yaoundé), Cameroon will play against India – Match 127, followed by a match against Laos at 3:45 PM (12:45 PM in Yaoundé) – Match 220. This day promises to be crucial, where team management will be essential.
Monday, October 26 – Day 3 – will mark the end of the group stage. Cameroon will face Grenada – Match 316 at 12:45 PM, followed by a match against Bahrain – Match 412 at 6:15 PM (3:15 PM in Yaoundé). After these five matches, the top two teams from the group will qualify for the final tournament starting on October 28, while the other teams will play classification matches on October 30 before the closing ceremony.
All matches will be held in local time in Baku (GMT+4), which is three hours ahead of Yaoundé. The Cameroonian delegation is expected to arrive in Baku on October 22 for their official arrival, with a training session scheduled for October 23.
The competition features 192 nations, divided into 32 groups of 6 teams, all at a single venue. The Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, with its 20 pitches, will host all matches. The tournament will take place from October 24 to 30, with the opening ceremony on October 24 at the Crystal Hall (AZE v TLS).
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