MU15 | Squad finalised for first ever FIFA MU15 World Cup

Oct 13 2026

The Ireland Men’s Under-15s will compete in the first ever FIFA Under-15 World Cup that kicks off in Azerbaijan from October 22nd.

The tournament is specifically designed for an 8v8 format with two 20-minute halves. Teams will compete in a group stage before moving on to a qualification stage and then a tournament stage, determined by results and subsequent tier placement.

Ireland were drawn into Group C to take on Montenegro (Saturday, October 24th), Zimbabwe (Sunday, October 25th), Nicaragua (Sunday, October 25th), England (Monday, October 26th) and Cameroon (Monday, October 26th).

The knockout phase features a pathway system. While the matches are knockout format, with no extra-time and draws decided by penalties, the structure ensures that every team, regardless of their results, will play exactly 10 matches across the week.

The Ireland squad will be led by FAI International Coaches Graham Gartland and Richie Smith for this inaugural tournament that will provide 14 high-potential players with a fantastic opportunity to get invaluable minutes on the pitch against top-tier opposition from around the world.

Ireland Men’s Under-15 Squad
Goalkeepers: Davin Quinn (Shamrock Rovers), Jake Morgan (Coleraine)

Defenders: Jaidee Foley (Cork City), Tom Casey (Shamrock Rovers), Gearoid Moran (Shelbourne), Robert Morgan (St. Patrick’s Athletic)

Midfielders: Fionnán Ó’Snodaigh (Bray Wanderers), Joe Manicle (Shamrock Rovers), Billy Carney (Waterford), Harry Rehill (Shamrock Rovers)

Forwards: Fionn McCormack Crowe (Shamrock Rovers), Darragh Nolan (Shelbourne), Conor Hudson (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Nathan Power (Waterford)