# India U-15 football team wins two matches at FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku
_India's under-15 football team beat Laos and Cameroon in Group K at the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026._

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- Author: Sapna Pandey, Sports writer (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/sapna-pandey)
- Published: 2026-11-14T01:44:54.238Z
- Section: Football > International Football
- Topics: Bibiano Fernandes, FIFA U-15 World Cup, India U-15 football team, Macdonnish Ngairangbam, Azerbaijan 2026
## Summary

India's under-15 football team won their first two matches at the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026. They beat Laos 4-2 and Cameroon 2-1 in Baku.

## Key takeaways

- India beat Laos 4-2 in their Group K opener.
- India beat Cameroon 2-1 in their second Group K match.
- India are the only team in Group K to win both matches so far.
- Five matches decide the performance tier for the second phase.

## Article

India's under-15 football team continued its winning run at the inaugural FIFA Under-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 with a 2-1 victory over Cameroon in Baku on Sunday, reported Rediff.

The Blue Colts are now the only team in Group K to have won both their matches so far, having opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Laos on Saturday, reported National Herald India.

India's first three points at a FIFA tournament came from that opening victory, reported National Herald India.

## Match details

R Lalremruatfela scored India's winner against Cameroon in the 27th minute after an own goal by Fareil Ngobo in the first minute gave India an early lead, reported Rediff.

Cameroon equalised through Muhammad Sohil Khan's own goal in the 20th minute at the stroke of half-time at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B, reported Rediff. Goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam produced a series of saves, including a penalty stop, to secure the victory, reported Rediff.

Deepak Singh Arambam's corner in the first minute caused confusion in the Cameroon box, with Ngobo attempting a headed clearance that sent the ball into his own net, reported Rediff.

Against Laos, captain Macdonnish Ngairangbam and R Lalremruatfela handed India an early two-goal advantage before Anavin Xayyasone reduced the deficit, reported National Herald India.

Souksavanh Siliseng equalised for Laos soon after half-time, but India finished strong with Lalremruatfela and Soumojit Sarkar firing from long range to restore the lead, reported National Herald India.

## Tournament format

The tournament features 189 national teams divided into 32 groups, with matches played in an eight-a-side format, reported National Herald India. Each match consists of two 20-minute halves with rolling substitutions permitted, reported National Herald India. Results across the five matches will determine which performance tier each team enters for the second phase, reported National Herald India and Rediff.

## Group K

India, Cameroon, Laos, Grenada, Bahrain and Senegal are in Group K, reported National Herald India and Rediff. Bibiano Fernandes coaches the India colts, and Macdonnish Ngairangbam is captain, reported National Herald India.

## What happens next

India will next face Grenada later on Sunday, before concluding the qualification stage against Bahrain and Senegal on October 26, reported Rediff and National Herald India. All matches are streamed live for free on dazn.com, reported National Herald India.

### India's Group K results

| Opponent | Score | Date | Venue |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Laos | 4-2 | 24 October 2026 | Hovsan Competition Complex, Baku |
| Cameroon | 2-1 | 25 October 2026 | Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B, Baku |

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### Sources

- [rediff.com](https://www.rediff.com/sports/report/india-beat-cameroon-at-fifa-u15-world-cup-festival/20261025.htm)
- [nationalheraldindia.com](https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/football/india-colts-start-on-a-winning-note-in-under-15-fifa-world-cup-in-baku)
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