India, May 15 -- Ten teenagers from the villages of Punjab have scripted history, securing a second-place finish in the 5th edition of the Street Child World Cup (SCWC) in Mexico.

Representing India, the budding footballers from Rurka Kalan's Youth Football Club (YFC) fell 4-2 to Brazil in the final of the seven-a-side event. Organised by the London-based charity, Street Child United, the tournament uses sport to tackle the stigma surrounding street-connected children.

Coached by former international defender Anwar Ali, the squad defeated top-tier nations including Argentina, Egypt, Malaysia, and the host nation, Mexico.

"It has remained a memorable journey and experience for the budding footballers. We have ended the tournament on hig...