Venezuela U-15: Global Challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026

Venezuelan youth soccer is getting ready to face the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Festival, a challenge that will bring together emerging talents from around the world in Baku, Azerbaijan. In the first phase, Venezuela will be in Group T with representatives from Africa, Oceania, and the Caribbean such as Madagascar, Mozambique, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, and Somalia.

Vinotinto's Route

The key matches will take place at the Hovsan Complex starting from October 24. The national team will play five matches in a round-robin format, facing New Zealand, Somalia, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Puerto Rico at Venezuela's local time.

Tournament Format and Rules

The tournament features 14 players born between 2011 and 2012 per team, playing eight-a-side matches on a 68 x 47 meters field. The games consist of two halves of 20 minutes each. After the initial six matchdays, there are no early eliminations, with teams qualifying into six competitive levels based on their results.

The final standings are determined after an additional four to five matches. The decisive phase will be held between October 28 and 30 at the Crystal Hall in Baku, where the top team in Level A will be crowned the official tournament champion.

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