Baku (Azerbaijan), Oct. 24 -- India began their campaign at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 with a 4-2 victory over Laos in their Group K opener at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B here on Sarurday.
Captain Macdonnish Ngairangbam (7') and R Lalremruatfela (11') handed the Blue Colts an early two-goal advantage before Anavin Xayyasone (12') halved the deficit for Laos.
Souksavanh Siliseng (24') equalised for the Southeast Asians soon after half-time, but India finished strong, with Lalremruatfela (31') and Soumojit Sarkar (33') firing from long range to restore the lead and secure the nation's first three points at a FIFA tournament.
The tournament features 189 national teams divided into 32 groups, with...