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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that preparations are complete for the first FIFA U-15 World Cup and festival in Baku. He said 189 teams from around the world will gather in Azerbaijan.
Infantino said the tournament sends a message to the world that football belongs to everyone. He said investing in children’s future and seeing a love of football bring people together was a source of joy and helps make dreams come true.
The FIFA chief congratulated Rovshan Najaf, president of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan, and the AFFA team on their work and commitment to football. He wished the players, coaches and staff in Azerbaijan success, urging them to enjoy every moment and make history.
According to FIFA, the Hovsan competition complex, where most of the World Cup matches will be held, was built in 66 days. The tournament’s final matches will take place on October 30.
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On September 29, Infantino, who was in Baku, visited the 10 pitches built in Hovsan and prepared for use in a short period.
