New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- India has 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 the qualification stage at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

With the tournament open for participation to all FIFA Member Associations, 191 national teams have been divided into 32 groups. 943 matches will be played across 20 match pitches over six competition days.

Matches at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival will be played in an 8v8 format, with two 20-minute halves...