Baku:A total of 81 referees have been selected to oversee matches at the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026, scheduled to take place in Baku from October 24 to 30. The group includes 75 referees from Azerbaijan, along with six international referees from Türkiye and Georgia.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the foreign referees will be responsible for officiating matches that involve Azerbaijan's national team.

The tournament is set to bring together young footballers from around the globe, with participation from 189 countries and nearly 1,000 matches planned.