Several countries’ Under-15 national football squads depart for Azerbaijan to compete in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku. Guyana’s U-15 team leaves from Cheddi Jagan International Airport for the tournament, which uses an 8-a-side format, according to the Guyana Chronicle. Barbados’ Under-15 boys also travel to Baku to take part in the first-ever event, framed as a milestone for the island’s football history.
Other outlets describe similar participation announcements. Barbados Today highlights the “historic” nature of the junior team’s journey to Azerbaijan for the inaugural tournament. Haiti Libre reports that the Haitian Football Federation confirms the participation of Haiti’s U-15 “Grenadiers” for the competition in Azerbaijan, specifying October 22 to 31, 2026. In a separate Guyana Chronicle report, the Guyana Football Federation announces its U-15 squad and notes the event’s global scale, saying more than 3,000 players, coaches, and officials attend.
Across the coverage, the shared focus is departure or official confirmation of attendance, with differences mainly in how outlets foreground national milestones, coaching context, timing details, and event logistics.
