Bermuda’s rising stars will test themselves against top European and African opposition after being handed an eye-catching draw for the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.
The young Gombey Warriors have been placed in Group AC for the ground-breaking tournament in Baku, running from 22 to 31 October 2026.
A genuinely global test awaits the island’s next generation, who will square off against European heavyweights Poland and Georgia, alongside African contenders Namibia, and São Tomé and Príncipe, before renewing regional rivalries with the British Virgin Islands.
Marking the debut of Fifa’s new flagship youth competition, the event will see over 3,000 players and officials descend on the Azerbaijani capital for an expansive eight-a-side format across six matchdays.
The tournament opens with a group qualification phase to seed nations into subsequent placement tiers, ensuring every side gains vital international minutes regardless of early results.
For Bermuda’s prospects, the festival offers an invaluable shop window against contrasting football cultures as they prepare to fly the flag on the world stage next month.
