Indian Colts Rank 87th at FIFA U15 World Cup

India's U15 football team, the Blue Colts, finished the FIFA U15 World Cup in 87th place after defeating Cuba 6-4 in the final match held in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The decisive game saw three players from India scoring two goals each, with Victor Lalawmpuia, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam, and R. Lalremruatfela contributing significantly to the team's offensive success.

India took an early 6-1 lead, but Cuba scored three goals in the final stages of the match. Despite the late comeback, India's lead proved too much to overcome.

India's campaign included five wins, with victories against Laos, Cameroon, Bahrain, and Trinidad and Tobago, along with a draw against Grenada. They also faced losses to Senegal, Honduras, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan.

In the final match, India started strongly, with Lalawmpuia scoring within the first minute, followed by goals from Nibas Meetei Wahengbam and Lalremruatfela. Goalkeeper Dhannya Desai made key saves to maintain the team's advantage.

R. Lalremruatfela was India's top scorer with nine goals, reflecting the team's strong performance throughout the tournament.