Cyprus U-15 national team participates in the inaugural FIFA World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan

The Cyprus U-15 national football team is currently in Baku, Azerbaijan, participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. This development program, inspired by Arsène Wenger, involves 191 national teams comprised of players born in 2011 or 2012. The Cypriot delegation is led by coach Michalis Markou, assisted by Lambros Lambrou, and includes a roster of young talents from various local clubs, including AEK Larnaca, APOEL, and Omonia.

In their opening match of the tournament, the Cypriot team secured a 2-1 victory against Jordan. The goals for Cyprus were scored by Iakovos Nikolaou in the 6th minute and Panagiotis Achilleos in the 13th minute. Although Jordan managed to narrow the gap early in the second half, Cyprus held on to win the match and currently leads its group.

The tournament continues with upcoming fixtures scheduled for Sunday, where Cyprus will face Gambia at 11:45 and Pakistan at 18:30. The event aims to provide young international players with professional developmental experiences both on and off the pitch to support their future football careers.