Rwanda’s young football talents are making a powerful statement on the international stage at the PSG Academies World Cup 2026 in Paris, France, after two teams secured places in the Finals following an outstanding day of competition.

The journey began with impressive quarter-final victories from all three Rwandan representatives, showing quality, discipline, and determination against strong opposition from across the world as follow:

• (Boys U11) Bahrain 1–2 Rwanda

• (Boys U13) Rwanda 6–1 Canada

• (Girls U15) Rwanda 5–1 UK

The momentum continued into the semi-finals, where Rwanda’s boys teams held their nerve in tense penalty shootouts to book historic spots in the Finals.

• (Boys U11) USA (East) 0–0 Rwanda

Penalties: 1–3

• (Boys U13) West Indies 0–0 Rwanda

Penalties: 2–3

• (Girls U15) Brazil 1–0 Rwanda

The Boys U11 and U13 teams will now face Brazil in both Finals on May 11, while the Girls U15 side will battle France for third place after a brave performance against Brazil.

• U11 Final: Rwanda vs Brazil

• U13 Final: Rwanda vs Brazil

• Girls U15 3rd Place: Rwanda vs France

These performances are more than tournament results; they reflect the rapid growth of youth football development in Rwanda. Competing and excelling against top academies from around the globe, the young Rwandan players are proudly carrying the nation’s flag and proving that Rwanda is building a generation capable of shining on the biggest stages of world football.