FIFA U15 World Cup: India lose 1-2 to Honduras in Tier C Round of 32
Synopsis
India's Under-15 side were edged out 1-2 by Honduras in Baku, with an own-goal ricochet in the 37th minute proving the decisive moment after Ronandev Aheibam's stunning equaliser had briefly levelled things. The Blue Colts now drop into the lower bracket and face Trinidad and Tobago for positions 81 to 96.
Key Takeaways
India lost 1-2 to Honduras in the FIFA U15 World Cup Tier C Round of 32 at Baku on 28 October .
Danio Flores opened the scoring for Honduras in the 18th minute after a goalkeeper error.
Ronandev Aheibam equalised for India in the 31st minute with a cross-turned shot into the far top corner.
Alejandro Amaya scored the winner in the 37th minute after the ball ricocheted off goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam .
India will now compete for positions 81 to 96 , with their next match against Trinidad and Tobago .
India fell to a 1-2 defeat against Honduras in the Tier C Round of 32 of the FIFA U15 World Cup at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku on Wednesday, 28 October. The result means the Blue Colts will now contest positions 81 to 96 in the lower bracket's Round of 16.
How the Match Unfolded
Both sides started evenly, trading possession in the early exchanges. However, Honduras gradually took control by deploying a higher press that stifled India's build-up play.
India's first real threat came in the 4th minute, when Ronandev Aheibam attempted a shot from the edge of the box that sailed over the crossbar. In the 15th minute, a free-kick from Nara Meitei Loushambam from just outside the area similarly drifted high.
Honduras drew first blood in the 18th minute through Danio Flores. A miscued pass from goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam allowed Flores to intercept and finish past him to put the Central Americans ahead. Honduras carried that lead into half-time.
India's Brief Equaliser
The second half saw India grow in confidence. In the 31st minute, a moment of individual brilliance from Ronandev Aheibam levelled the scores. R Lalremruatfela set up the move, finding Ronandev on the right wing, who whipped a cross-turned shot into the far top corner past Honduras keeper Santiago Borjas to make it 1-1.
India pressed for a second goal. Lalremruatfela's free-kick in the 33rd minute was gathered by Borjas, Nibas Meetei Wahengbam was denied by the advancing goalkeeper, and Muhammad Sohil Khan's long-range attempt drifted wide.
Honduras Reclaim the Lead
India's failure to capitalise on those chances proved costly. In the 37th minute, Josue Linares cut back from the by-line. Sohil attempted to clear, but the ball ricocheted off goalkeeper Jenit and fell to Alejandro Amaya, who converted into the empty net to restore Honduras's advantage at 2-1.
India had one final opportunity in the dying seconds when Nara Meitei Loushambam's long-range attempt struck the crossbar, but the match ended with Honduras winning 2-1.
What's Next for India
With all 189 teams continuing to compete for final positions through to the tournament's last day, India will face Trinidad and Tobago — who lost 2-4 to France in their Round of 32 — later the same evening. The Blue Colts will be competing for positions 81 to 96 in the lower bracket's Round of 16.
Point of View
With Ronandev Aheibam's equaliser a glimpse of genuine individual talent at this level. However, goalkeeper errors and a lack of composure in front of goal remain recurring vulnerabilities in Indian youth football. Finishing higher than position 81 would require a run of consistent performances — results that have historically eluded Indian sides at global U15 tournaments.
NationPress
28 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of India vs Honduras at the FIFA U15 World Cup?
India lost 1-2 to Honduras in the Tier C Round of 32 of the FIFA U15 World Cup in Baku on 28 October. Danio Flores and Alejandro Amaya scored for Honduras, while Ronandev Aheibam netted India's lone goal.
What happens to India after losing to Honduras?
India move to the lower bracket's Round of 16 and will contest for positions 81 to 96. Their next opponents are Trinidad and Tobago, who lost 2-4 to France in their own Round of 32 match.
Who scored for India against Honduras?
Ronandev Aheibam scored India's equaliser in the 31st minute with a cross-turned shot into the far top corner, assisted by R Lalremruatfela. It was a moment of individual brilliance that briefly levelled the match at 1-1.
How did Honduras score their winning goal?
Honduras's winning goal in the 37th minute came after a Josue Linares cutback from the by-line ricocheted off India goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam, with Alejandro Amaya turning in the loose ball into the empty net.
Where is the FIFA U15 World Cup 2026 being held?
The FIFA U15 World Cup is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan. India's match against Honduras took place at the Hovsan Competition Complex on 28 October.
