Spain have been crowned champions of the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival after defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 in Friday’s final in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Spanish youngsters delivered a commanding performance at the Baku Crystal Hall to claim the first title in the newly introduced competition, which brought together young footballers from across FIFA member associations.

Goals from Tiago Polo, Bruno Fernández and Adrián Bielsa secured the historic victory for Spain, who completed their campaign with an impressive record under coach David Gordo.

The triumph also marked another milestone for Spanish football, coming just months after the country’s senior men’s national team reclaimed the FIFA World Cup title.

Spain made an energetic start to the final, taking control of possession and dictating the pace of the encounter against a Czech side that had also enjoyed an impressive run to the title decider.

The breakthrough came through Tiago Polo, who produced a moment of individual brilliance with a powerful effort from outside the penalty area.

His strike flew into the top corner, leaving the Czech goalkeeper with little chance and giving Spain a deserved lead.

The goal reflected Spain’s attacking approach throughout the competition, built around technical ability, movement and quick combinations.

Although the Czech Republic attempted to respond with direct attacking play, Spain maintained its composure and carried its advantage into the interval.