Somalia U-15 Team Defeats Saudi Arabia 2-1 in FIFA Tournament in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan – The Somalia national team under 15 years old achieved a 2-1 victory against their Saudi Arabia counterparts in a match that was part of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, taking place in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan.

This match was part of the tournament stage matches being played on October 28 and 29, with the final matches of the six tiers scheduled to be held on October 30.

This tournament features youth teams from over 180 countries. The teams are divided into six tiers, ranging from Tier A to Tier F, based on the results of the preliminary matches.

The victory against Saudi Arabia is a significant result for Somalia, as it continues its designated tournament stage. The remaining matches will determine the final position of the team in that tier.

The Somalia youth team, known as Ocean Stars, is using this tournament to gain experience from international matches and to compete against teams from various countries.

Participation in the tournament provides Somali players the opportunity to develop their skills, gain additional experience, and showcase their abilities on the global stage.

Further details regarding the next team Somalia will play against and the final position of the team in its tournament tier have not been disclosed.