Philippines U15 Squad to Face Morocco in World Cup
The Philippine Under-15 football team will begin its five-match group stage campaign in Baku on October 24, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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The Philippine Under-15 Men's National Football Team travels to the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan, to compete in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival. The tournament kicks off for the Philippines with an opening match against Morocco on October 24, 2026.
Why it matters
The team's participation serves as a critical development milestone for the national youth football program. The federation assembled a diverse 14-player squad to integrate talent from domestic clubs, schools, and international Filipino communities.
The Philippine squad features 14 players participating in a tournament format that utilizes eight-a-side matches. The team is scheduled to play a total of five matches during the group stage competition.
The players
Roxy Dorlas
He serves as the head coach for the Philippine Under-15 Men's National Football Team.
Philippine Sports Commission
This is a government agency tasked with the promotion of sports programs and the development of athletes in the Philippines.
The details
Head coach Roxy Dorlas leads the squad, supported by assistant coaches Tetsuya Tsuchida and Joseph Jino Villarino. The national team receives sponsorship from the Philippine Sports Commission, Puma, Studio 300, Padel 300, and Anytime Fitness.
Timeline
The opening match against Morocco takes place on October 24, 2026.
The squad plays against Liberia on October 25, 2026.
The team faces Costa Rica and Belize on October 26, 2026.
The group stage concludes with a match against Curacao on October 27, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This tournament participation follows the strategic growth of the national youth football program. It marks a significant effort to integrate diverse players from various football environments to improve long-term international competitiveness.
The team must manage a compressed schedule of five matches over four days in Azerbaijan. The performance of these 14 players will determine the youth program's standing ahead of future international development cycles.
The takeaway
The event highlights the effort to create a cohesive national squad from varied domestic and international backgrounds. Following these group stage matches will provide insight into the current talent pipeline of Philippine youth football.
Further reading
For more information on global youth development, visit the Soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tiebreaker Times.
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