North Macedonia U15 beat Panama 4-1 at Baku World Cup
Goran Stankovski's U15 side won 4-1 in Baku; Fisnik Amiti scored two goals.
North Macedonia's under-15 national team, coached by Goran Stankovski, beat Panama 4-1 in the FIFA U15 World Cup staged in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 24, 2026. The result came in the tournament played in the 7+1 format.
Key moments
Fisnik Amiti finished the game with a brace, while Dorotej Hristov and Stefan Stojanoski added one goal each to complete the 4-1 scoreline. The victory gives North Macedonia a strong start in the group stage.
The starting XI for North Macedonia in the match was: Mario Stojkovski, Jetmir Asani, Din Rozhajac, Stefan Arsov, Davor Tanevski, Joan Gjorgjievski, Dorotej Hristov and Jovan Janchevski.
The FIFA development event uses a 7+1 structure — seven outfield players plus a goalkeeper — with matches lasting 40 minutes, split into two 20-minute halves. The format is intended to provide international match experience for young players.
North Macedonia will face Chad, Kenya, Malta and Niger later in the group phase, with the team aiming to qualify for the knockout rounds.
The win over Panama strengthens the young squad's prospects and gives coach Goran Stankovski an encouraging platform as the tournament continues in Baku.
Photo: press material from the event
