Burundi U15 team advances to knockout stage
The Burundi U15 team secured two wins in the group stage of the Bakou 2026 festival, advancing to face Togo.
The Burundi U15 team has qualified for the Bakou 2026 festival, a FIFA event held in Baku from October 24 to October 30, 2026. The team was directly invited by FIFA as part of its global development program, recognizing the work of the Football Federation of Burundi in youth training. Burundi competed in Group G, facing Portugal, Wales, Fiji, Bangladesh, and Indonesia.
In their matches, Burundi lost narrowly to Portugal 0-1 and to Wales 1-3, but secured victories against Fiji and Bangladesh with identical 2-0 scorelines. Their final group match on October 26 resulted in a 6-1 defeat against Indonesia. Despite the loss, the team's performance earned them a place in the next round.
The Burundi U15 team will now play Togo in a round of 16 match on October 28. This advancement continues their journey in the festival, which was designed by FIFA as a celebration of youth football rather than a traditional elimination tournament.
Why it mattersYoung Burundian footballers are participating in an international festival and have advanced to the knockout stages.