FIFA has approved the format of the new U-15 world championship, which will be hosted by Azerbaijan in the spring of 2026. Based on the decisions of the organization, the right to participate in the debut tournament will be denied by representatives of all FIFA member associations.
The application indicates that the first draw among the junior teams will take place from the 22nd to the 31st quarter.
It was also announced that the tournament among girls' teams will take place next year, starting in 2027.
While there is no direct clue about Russia in the official report, international news outlets indicate that the wording about the fate of all FIFA members is expanding to include the Russian Federation.
In this way, the national team of Russia can for the first time return to international trade under the FIFA aegis after the third party, which is planned for 2022..