The Algerian U15 national team began their FIFA World Cup and Festival 2026 campaign in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a win against Argentina. The young side secured a 1-0 victory in the tournament, which runs until October 30. This inaugural event utilizes a small-sided football format featuring eight players per side and 20-minute halves. Algeria is scheduled to play Suriname and Chinese Taipei tomorrow, followed by matches against Malawi and Oman. The group stage features no eliminations; instead, teams will be ranked into six competitive tiers based on their results, with the winner of the first tier officially crowned world champion.