India U-15 to face Cuba U-15 in Baku at FIFA U-15 World Cup on October 30, 2026

India U-15 will meet Cuba U-15 at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 30, 2026 at 14:15 IST in the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026, with India arriving after a 5-5 draw with Kazakhstan that ended in a 5-4 penalty defeat.

Led by Bibiano Fernandes, India entered the tournament as favourites to top Group K and reach Tier A but slipped to third place after a draw with Grenada and a heavy loss to Senegal in the final group fixture. In Tier C, India began with a 2-1 loss to Honduras, followed by a 3-2 victory over Trinidad and Tobago and a 2-1 defeat to Afghanistan, leaving the Blue Colts to contest their final placement match in Baku.

The most recent match produced ten goals as India and Kazakhstan finished 5-5 in regulation before Kazakhstan prevailed 5-4 on penalties; Victor Lalawmpuia scored four goals in the campaign and Lalremruatfela contributed one. "FULL TIME!India U-15 suffer a 4-5 defeat on penalties against Kazakhstan after a thrilling 5-5 draw in regulation time at the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026.#IndianFootball #U15WC #FIFAWC pic.twitter.com/FAzjaZK13y"

Cuba finished third in Group AB with nine points behind Czechia and Jamaica, recording 14 goals and conceding 12 across five group matches. In Tier C action Cuba were beaten 4-0 by Benin, routed North Caledonia 8-1, lost 2-1 to Vietnam and then fell to Mozambique in their most recent outing.

India has faced two CONCACAF opponents so far, losing to Honduras and defeating Trinidad and Tobago 3-2, while Cuba suffered a defeat when they played an Asian side in Vietnam. The tournament format features matches lasting just over 40 minutes over two days, and the organisers report both head coaches are expected to have fully fit squads available with no injury concerns. The India v Cuba game will be streamed live on DAZN.

This match is India’s final fixture in the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 and is contested to determine the 87th place; India will aim to secure a 87th place finish with a victory over Cuba.