India have been drawn alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in Group K of the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026, which will be held in Baku in October. The India U15 men’s team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, will play five matches across three days in …
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The India U15 men’s team camp is currently underway in Bengaluru, with head coach Bibiano Fernandes and his coaching staff continuing to assess players through trials as part of preparations for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026. The camp began at the Centre for Sports Excellence on …
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The India U15 men’s national team camp for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026 began at the Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 16, under head coach Bibiano Fernandes. Fernandes has taken charge of the age-group side after signing his contract, following the approval …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the All India Football Federation and the fiasco surrounding the India U-15 staff appointments for the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Azerbaijan in October 2026. Who is to coach? Who is to manage the India …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the new FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival and what it means for Indian Football.
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Following the approval by the FIFA Council last December of a U-15 tournament for boys and girls as part of FIFA’s unwavering commitment to promoting the youth game, the Bureau of the Council has appointed Azerbaijan as the host of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026. While the …
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