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Afghanistan advance to Tier C at FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Afghanistan’s U-15 national football team advanced to Tier C of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after finishing third in their six-team group with a 3-1 victory over Sudan in their final group-stage match.
The win marked Afghanistan’s third victory in the competition, following earlier wins over Sierra Leone and Djibouti.
Group winners Russia and runners-up Turkey will compete in Tiers A and B, respectively, while Afghanistan will compete in Tier C for positions 65th to 96th in the overall standings.
The tournament’s next stage will follow a knockout format, with all 189 participating teams competing to determine their final positions. The competition is scheduled to conclude on October 30.
Azerbaijan is hosting the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.