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India Bow Out of FIFA U15 World Cup Festival After Quarter-Final Loss
India's campaign in the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival came to an end Thursday following a 1-2 defeat to Afghanistan in the quarter-finals. The loss eliminates the Indian contingent from contention in the tournament's upper bracket.
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India surrendered a place in the semi-finals after falling to Afghanistan in a closely contested quarter-final encounter at the FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival on Thursday. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Afghanistan, denying the Indian side progression to the latter stages of the youth tournament.
The defeat has relegated India to the playoff round for positions 81-88 in the tournament bracket. The team will now compete in the consolation fixtures to determine their final ranking in the international under-15 championship.
The FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival serves as a key development platform for emerging talent in Asian football. India's exit from the main competition stage underscores the competitive level represented at the tournament, which draws young players from across the region and beyond.
The Indian contingent will look to secure a respectable final placement in the remaining matches of the competition.