Nigeria Future Eagles vs Cyprus, Pakistan: Kick-off Times, Preview, How to Watch Live | 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup
Patrick Bassey’s side face Cyprus at 8:30 a.m. and Pakistan at 3:15 p.m. WAT on Monday, with both matches streaming live on FIFA+ on DAZN.
Nigeria’s Future Eagles will play their final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival on Monday, 26 October, facing Cyprus in the morning before taking on Pakistan in the afternoon.
Coach Patrick Bassey’s side will be looking for their first victory after drawing all three of their opening matches in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nigeria began the competition with a 3-3 draw against South Sudan, followed by a 2-2 draw with Jordan and another 3-3 draw against The Gambia.
The results leave the Future Eagles with three points from three matches ahead of their double-header on Monday.
Cyprus vs Nigeria: Kick-off Time and Preview
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Kick-off: 8:30 a.m. WAT
Competition: FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Live stream: FIFA+ on DAZN
Nigeria will face Cyprus in their fourth group-stage fixture, hoping to turn their draws into a first win of the tournament.
The Future Eagles have scored eight goals in their opening three matches but have also conceded eight. Improving their defensive organisation while maintaining their attacking output will be important against a Cyprus side that has also made a strong start to the competition.
Cyprus have recorded seven points from their first three matches, placing them among the leading teams in Group AD.
Pakistan vs Nigeria: Kick-off Time and Preview
Date: Monday, 26 October 2026
Kick-off: 3:15 p.m. WAT
Competition: FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
Live stream: FIFA+ on DAZN
Nigeria will return to action in the afternoon against Pakistan, completing their group qualification fixtures.
The short turnaround between the two matches will test the squad’s recovery and ability to maintain performance levels. The coaching staff may also need to manage playing time carefully across the double-header.
Pakistan have lost their opening three matches and will be looking to finish the group stage with a positive result.
For Nigeria, both fixtures offer opportunities to secure their first win and improve their final position in Group AD.
Group AD Standings
South Sudan: 7 pts (GD: +2)
Cyprus: 7 pts (GD: +5)
The Gambia: 5 pts (GD: +2)
Nigeria: 3 pts (GD: 0)
Jordan: 1 pt (GD: -2)
Pakistan: 0 pts (GD: -7)
About the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
The inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The competition uses an eight-a-side format, with matches consisting of two 20-minute halves.
Teams’ group-stage performances determine their placement in the next phase, which features different competitive tiers. All participating teams continue playing beyond the initial group stage.
Nigeria will aim to finish the group qualification stage strongly against Cyprus and Pakistan as they pursue their first victory of the tournament.
How to Watch Nigeria vs Cyprus and Pakistan Live
Both matches will be available to watch live and free of charge on FIFA+ on DAZN, the official streaming platform for the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
Watch live: https://www.dazn.com/fifaplus
FIFA has confirmed that matches from the tournament are being streamed live worldwide, with on-demand viewing also available. Availability and access may depend on the platform and region.
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