Day: October 23, 2026
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are preparing to welcome and bring together the world’s best young footballers, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a post on Instagram, Report informs.
He addressed the upcoming 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
“I am delighted to announce that the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup will take place from September 17 to October 9. Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are preparing to welcome and unite the world’s best young footballers. I wish everyone the best of luck and look forward to seeing you there,” Infantino wrote.
The tournament will feature 24 teams.
The official brand of the competition was unveiled on October 16. Its slogan, “U Shape The Game”, is aimed at young players and their supporters, inviting the next generation of football stars to make history.
The tournament’s official branding was projected onto iconic landmarks in Baku, including the Maiden Tower and the Baku Olympic Stadium.
All 67 cities and districts in Azerbaijan will be able to cover their own expenditure next year.
Report informs, citing the draft law on the 2027 state budget.
Budget revenue is expected to total 39.254 billion manats ($23.09 billion) next year, while expenditure is projected at 42.4 billion manats ($24.94 billion).
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says he has launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti, warning of a far harsher response if the hostages are not returned alive and unharmed. The Associated Press reported on 22 October that the men have been missing since gangs opened fire on their armoured vehicle three days earlier in the …
❗️The court dismissed the case brought by 2 former priests against the #ArmenianChurch. It decided the claims filed by S. Asatryan & A. Takhmazyan, seeking to have the decision of Catholicos to depose them declared invalid, are not subject to consideration under civil proceedings
В Азербайджане разъяснили правила восстановления трудовых пенсий.
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Azerbaijan has ended the week in 24th place in the UEFA country rankings.
Report informs that its position was confirmed following the third round of matches in the UEFA Europa League’s league phase.
Israel’s Hapoel Be’er Sheva lost 4–0 to Union in Belgium, ensuring that Israel could not overtake Azerbaijan this week.
Azerbaijan sits 24th with a coefficient of 24.187, followed by Israel in 25th with 24.125. Ukraine occupies 23rd place with 24.837.
England leads the rankings with a coefficient of 106.463.
Sabah is Azerbaijan’s only remaining representative in European club competitions. The Baku side lost 2–1 at home to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund in the third round of the UEFA Champions League’s league phase.