Russia set to return to FIFA competition at inaugural U-15 World Cup
Summary
Russia may be allowed to join a FIFA soccer event for the first time since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. FIFA’s new U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan this October is open to all member countries, including Russia.Key Facts
- FIFA banned Russia from international soccer in February 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
- The ban on Russia’s U-17 boys’ and girls’ teams was lifted in 2023.
- Despite the lift, Russian teams have not played in recent U-17 tournaments due to boycotts by some countries.
- The first U-15 World Cup will be held in Azerbaijan from October 22 to October 30, 2024.
- The U-15 event is open to boys' teams from all FIFA members this year.
- In 2027, the U-15 event will be for girls' teams only.
- Starting in 2028, FIFA plans to invite all members to enter both boys’ and girls’ U-15 teams in separate tournaments.
- Some European countries, including Ukraine and England, continue to boycott Russia’s soccer teams.
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