On September 29, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
The head of state said that preparations were progressing at a high level for the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, which will be held in Azerbaijan for the first time next month for boys under 15, as well as for the FIFA U-20 World Cup to be held in 2027. President Ilham Aliyev stressed the importance of Azerbaijan hosting these sporting events and expressed hope that they would contribute to the development of football across the region as a whole.
Gianni Infantino expressed his gratitude to the head of state for the reception.
Referring to the significance of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, which will be held in Azerbaijan for the first time, the guest said that the event would attract the attention of the global sporting community.
The meeting also included discussions on the work being carried out to develop football in Azerbaijan, with recent achievements in the field being highlighted.
The successful cooperation established between Azerbaijan and FIFA was noted, and prospects for further partnership were discussed.
During the conversation, the support provided by the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) to FIFA’s activities was positively noted.
Gianni Infantino presented President Ilham Aliyev with commemorative gifts.
