The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan provided an unprecedented opportunity for Oceania’s young footballers to compete against opponents from across the world. However, the tournament also exposed the substantial competitive gap separating the region from other confederations. Across 53 opening-stage matches, the 11 OFC representatives recorded just three victories, one drawContinue reading “New Caledonia’s Burkina Faso victory stands out as FIFA U-15 World Cup exposes Oceania’s development gap”
