Somalia U-15 Team Opens FIFA World Cup with Victory

Mogadishu, (SONNA) — Somalia’s U-15 national football team opened its campaign at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with an impressive 3–1 victory over Puerto Rico.

Somalia’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, H.E. Abdinur Dahir Fidow, was among those who attended the match and supported the young Somali players.

The victory marks a strong start for the Somali side, with the team now looking ahead to further matches in the tournament.