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Samir Sharifov, chairman of the Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-15 World Cup and festival, said he was proud that Azerbaijan is hosting the event.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Sharifov welcomed participants to the inaugural U-15 World Cup and said they were welcome in Baku and Azerbaijan. He wished the teams success.
The Organizing Committee chairman said the event brings together national teams from 189 countries, with young footballers from around the world representing their countries at the World Cup.
The tournament, which runs until October 30, is being held at the Hovsan Competition Complex. The opening and final matches are taking place at the Baku Crystal Hall. Azerbaijan will face Timor-Leste at 7:30 p.m. today at the Baku Crystal Hall.
Azerbaijan will play Andorra at 12:45 p.m. and Australia at 7:30 p.m. on October 25 at Pitch 10A of the Hovsan Competition Complex. The national team will face Israel at 11:30 a.m. and Haiti at 6:15 p.m. on October 26 at the same pitch.
