India U-15 vs Afghanistan U-15 HIGHLIGHTS: FIFA U-15 World Cup score updates, news, line-ups and analysis
Bibiano’s Blue Colts eye semi-final berth in the lower bracket of Tier C with a win over neighbours.
The Hosavan Competition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan, is gearing up to host the Tier C fixtures of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festivals, where India U-15, led by Bibiano Fernandes, take on Afghanistan U-15 in a thrilling contest.
After both sides faced defeats in the opening game today, they bounced back strongly in the latter fixture of the day to secure a quarter-final berth in the lower bracket of Tier C to compete for positions 81 to 88 in the FIFA U15 World Cup.
India are coming after a 3-2 win over Trinidad and Tobago, whereas Afghanistan got the better of Namibia 6-2 to make it to the quarter-finals.
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As Bibiano Fernandes prepares his boys for the clash against Afghanistan, let’s take a look at the teams’ form, team news, predicted lineups and more.
The Stakes
India U-15
India to face Afghanistan U-15 in their next clash. The Blue Colts were the favourites to top Group K and qualify for Tier A. However, the draw against Grenada and a big defeat to Senegal in the final group-stage fixture saw India slip to the third spot.
In the opening fixture of Tier C, India faced a defeat to Honduras 2-1. The road ahead was not easy for the Blue Colts, who were up against Trinidad and Tobago. Two early goals from the Caribbean nation saw Trinidad go 2-0 up.
India had a mountain to climb, but Bibiano’s boys went on to score three consecutive goals in a span of six minutes to turn around the score 3-2 in India’s favour.
Also Read: India U15 team come from behind to claim 3-2 win over Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in FIFA U15 World Cup
Afghanistan U-15
Afghanistan U-15 conceded 16 goals in their group stage. Elias Ahmad Monawer’s side finished third in Group AE behind Russia and Turkiye with 9 points in five games. They scored 11 goals and conceded 16.
In the opening game of Tier C, they were up against the fellow Asian side Thailand, who got the better of Afghanistan 6-4 in a ten-goal thriller.
Afghanistan, however, went on to get the better of Namibia 6-2 to make it to the quarter-finals. India’s track record against Asian teams has been optimistic so far, with a win over Bahrain, whereas Afghanistan’s sole fixture in the Asian derby against Thailand ended in a defeat.
Team News
With each match lasting just 45 minutes and the tournament taking place over two days, both head coaches will be hoping to have fully fit squads available, with no injury concerns.
Telecast Details
The match against Afghanistan U-15 is scheduled to kick off at 13:00 IST on October 29, 2026, at the Hosavan Competition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The match kicks off at 13:00 IST. It will be shown live on DAZN.
When and where to watch the India vs U-15 clash in the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup?
India’s match against Afghanistan U-15 is scheduled to kick off at 13:00 IST on October 29, 2026, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The match will be streamed live on DAZN.
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