FIFA allows Russia's U-15 team to participate in new World Cup
FIFA has permitted Russia's national U-15 football team to compete in the newly established U-15 World Cup, marking their first participation in an international tournament since 2022.
FIFA has permitted Russia's national U-15 football team to compete in the newly established U-15 World Cup. This decision marks the first time since 2022 that a Russian national team has been allowed to participate in an international football tournament sanctioned by the sport's global governing body. The U-15 World Cup is a new competition, and Russia's inclusion follows a period of exclusion from most international sporting events. The move was reported by Ukrainian media, citing the Azerbaijan Football Federations Association (AFFA) and German news agency dpa. Sources: Громадське, AFFA, dpa