U15 World Cup: Algeria stun a powerhouse, Morocco get started, Cameroon beat Senegal, DR Congo lose

The first FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival began on October 24 in Baku, Azerbaijan, with 189 teams, including 20 African sides. Algeria beat Argentina 1-0, Cameroon defeated Senegal 3-0 and Morocco opened with a 2-0 win over the Philippines, while DR Congo lost 3-2 to El Salvador. Malawi, Zimbabwe and Tunisia also won their opening matches. Played in an eight-a-side format through October 30, the tournament will divide teams into six divisions after the group stage, with no early eliminations.