India continued their winning start at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026, defeating Cameroon 2-1 in their second Group K match at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B in Baku on Sunday, October 25, 2026. An own goal by Fareil Ngobo (1′) gave the Blue Colts …
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India began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 with a 4-2 victory over Laos in their Group K opener at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B in Baku on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Captain Macdonnish Ngairangbam (7′) and R Lalremruatfela (11′) handed the …
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Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on head coach Bibiano Fernandes naming the India U15 squad for the upcoming FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan.
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India U15 men’s team head coach Bibiano Fernandes has named a 14-player squad for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026, which will be held in Baku from October 24 to 31. The Blue Colts will compete in Group K alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal. …
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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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The All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee met at the Football House in New Delhi on Thursday, August 6, 2026. AIFF President Shri Kalyan Chaubey chaired the meeting, which was attended by Treasurer Mr Kipa Ajay, Deputy Secretary General Mr M Satyanarayan, along with members Mr Lalnghinglova Hmar, Mr Menla …
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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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