Congo U-15 team receive national flag ahead of FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan

Congo’s U-15 national team, known as the Red Devils (Diables Rouges), have received the national flag ahead of their participation in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 22 to 30, 2026, bringing together young footballers from across the world for an international youth football event.

The Congolese delegation was received by the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Sports, Youth and Civic Education, who formally presented the national flag to the team and offered words of encouragement ahead of their departure for the competition.

The ceremony was attended by Éric Alain Mantot, president of the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT), underscoring the importance of the tournament to the country’s football development ambitions.

The presentation of the national flag serves as a symbolic gesture of support for the young players as they prepare to represent Congo on the international stage.

Congo have been drawn into Group E, where they will face Barbados, Chile, Kuwait, Spain and Tajikistan in a challenging group-stage campaign.

The Red Devils are scheduled to begin their campaign on October 24 against Tajikistan, with the team hoping to make a strong impression and showcase the quality of Congolese youth football.

The tournament will provide the young players with an opportunity to gain valuable international experience, test themselves against teams from different footballing backgrounds and contribute to the development of the game in their country.

The 2026 edition is expected to feature 191 FIFA member federations, highlighting the global reach of the initiative and its focus on expanding opportunities for young footballers.

With the national flag now presented to the delegation, Congo’s U-15 side will look to approach the competition with determination as they seek to represent their country with pride in Baku.