Baghdad:The Iraq U-15 football team is set to play two crucial matches today as part of the FIFA 2026 World Cup and Festival. The team will first face Trinidad and Tobago in their opening match, followed by a game against Macau.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Iraq will take on Trinidad and Tobago at 915 a.m. on Field 5. Later, they will compete against Macau at 400 p.m. on Field 7.

The FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival features 189 teams divided into 32 groups, with each team playing between 9 and 10 matches. The tournament format involves teams of eight players with open substitutions, and each match lasts 40 minutes, split into two 20-minute halves. The 32 group winners will advance directly to the Round of 32 to compete for the title, while other teams will play to determine their final rankings in the tournament.