European Football · Friday, August 21, 2026
Infantino fails to create giant U15 World Cup
The FIFA president has abandoned his ambitious project for an under-15 World Cup with 211 participating teams.
By Editorial team
Gianni Infantino launched discussions last year to organize an under-15 World Cup bringing together all national selections. This oversized project ultimately did not come to fruition. The rejection of this initiative comes as FIFA continues to expand its competitions, notably with the 2026 edition expanded to 48 teams.