Under-15 World Cup: Algeria 28th as African teams complete tournament campaigns

Home Home Latest News Latest News World Footaball World Footaball Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Players Abroad Ghana Premier League Ghana Premier League National Teams National Teams Videos Videos Black Stars Black Stars Transfer News & Rumours Transfer News & Rumours Kotoko Kotoko Hearts Of Oak Hearts Of Oak Under-15 World Cup: Algeria 28th as African teams complete tournament campaigns 30 October 2026 Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Whatsapp The final positions of several African nations have been confirmed at the Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, with Spain and Czech Republic set to contest the title on Friday evening.

The competition concludes on Friday after a format involving six divisions. Following the group stage, teams entered knockout matches and a series of classification games, allowing every side to be placed in the overall standings, including those eliminated from the title race.

Guinea finished sixth in Division A after losing 4-2 to Brazil, while Ghana claimed seventh place with a 4-0 victory over Colombia.

Morocco ended the tournament in 13th position overall. The Atlas Cubs made a perfect start in the group stage but saw their progress halted by a 1-0 defeat by Paraguay. They then lost 3-0 to Mexico before recovering with victories over Venezuela, whom they beat 4-3, and Egypt, against whom they recorded a 3-1 success.

Cameroon, who also qualified for Division A after beating Senegal 3-0 in the group stage, finished 23rd. The young Indomitable Lions suffered a heavy 9-2 defeat by Russia, but ended their campaign with a 2-0 win against Australia.

Algeria were placed 28th after a disappointing finish. Having performed well in the opening phase, the Young Fennecs struggled in the later matches and concluded their tournament with a 4-1 defeat by Northern Ireland.

Senegal finished 36th overall after missing out on the Division B final in a 4-3 defeat by Zambia. The Young Lions then lost to Argentina on penalties, with the match ending 1-1 before Argentina prevailed 5-4 in the shootout. Madagascar followed in 37th place.

Cote d’Ivoire secured 41st position after beating South Sudan 2-1 in their final classification match. The Elephants had previously lost 2-1 to Argentina before responding with a victory.

Mali ended the tournament 45th following a convincing 5-1 win over Costa Rica. The Democratic Republic of the Congo finished 101st after defeating Lithuania 6-4.

Tunisia were placed 66th after losing 3-0 to Belarus in the Division C final. Some African teams still have the opportunity to improve their positions: Zambia will face Portugal for 33rd place in Division B.

Central African Republic won the Division E final, beating Bangladesh 4-1, and finished 129th in the overall standings.

The world title will be decided on Friday evening when Spain meet Czech Republic in the Division A final.