Victor lalawmpuia

Indian boys beat Cuba to finish 87th in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B in Baku, Azerbaijan on Friday. Photo credit: AIFF Image Source: IANS

Indian Boys Beat Cuba To Finish 87th At FIFA U15 World Cup Festival

By IANS News October 30, 2026 • 17:38 PM View: 24

FIFA U15 World Cup: India boys concluded their campaign on a winning note in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival, defeating Cuba 6-4 in the 87th-place play-off at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday.

Victor Lalawmpuia, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam and R. Lalremruatfela scored twice each as the Blue Colts secured victory in their 10th and final fixture of the tournament. India built a commanding 6-1 advantage before Cuba struck three late goals to narrow the margin.