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India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, Senegal

India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, Senegal

2 sourcesUpdated 17 Sept 2026, 10:01 am Coverage regionsIndia
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India’s U15 men team is in Group K for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026.

The group includes Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal.

The team is coached by Bibiano Fernandes.

The tournament is set for Baku in October.

Why it mattersThe draw sets India's youth football path and shapes its opponents, travel, and advancement chances in the 2026 tournament.
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India will play five qualification matches over three days starting October 24.

The report also notes the 8v8 match format and pitch dimensions.

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Both reports agree that India has been drawn into Group K with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal, and that Bibiano Fernandes is the coach.

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The reporting leaves some details fixed only at the level of the supplied analyses, including the match schedule and tournament setup. Any further official updates could still clarify the exact fixtures or format details.

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The neutral report says India’s U15 men team has been drawn into Group K for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026. It identifies the opponents as Laos, Cameroon, Grenada, Bahrain and Senegal, and says the matches begin October 24. It also notes that the team is coached by Bibiano Fernandes.

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All India Football Federation Neutral framing Reported

India drawn with Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos, Senegal in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026

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The All India Football Federation reports that the Indian U15 men team, coached by Bibiano Fernandes, has been drawn into Group K for the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026. The tournament will take place in Baku in October, featuring 191 national teams across 32 groups. India will play five qualification matches against Laos, Cameroon, Grenada, Bahrain, and Senegal over three days starting October 24, utilizing an 8v8 match format.

Khel Now Neutral framing Reported

India to face Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival 2026

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Khel Now reports that the Blue Colts have been drawn in Group K for the upcoming FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival Azerbaijan 2026 in Baku. The publication outlines the match schedule for the team, which is coached by Bibiano Fernandes, detailing fixtures against Laos, Cameroon, Grenada, Bahrain, and Senegal from October 24 to 26. The report also notes the tournament rules, including the 8v8 format and pitch dimensions.