First FIFA U-15 World Cup ends in Baku: Spain beat Czechia 3-0 in the final with Ilham Aliyev at the awards

The final of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival was played at Baku Crystal Hall on October 30. Spain beat Czechia 3-0 to become the first winners of the tournament.

The event ran from October 24 to 30 and brought together teams from 189 FIFA member associations in Baku. Matches were held at the Hovsan Sports Complex, while the opening and closing ceremonies took place at Crystal Hall.

President Ilham Aliyev watched the final and attended the awards ceremony, where FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also present. Spain received the trophy and medals and runners-up Czechia were honoured too. Tajikistan won Division D among the division winners. Nearly 1,000 matches were played, and referees were given commemorative gifts.