India suffered a narrow 1-2 defeat against Honduras in the Tier C Round of 32 of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026 at Pitch 8A of the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku on Wednesday, October 28.

Ronandev Aheibam scored for the Blue Colts, but goals from Danio Flores and Alejandro Amaya helped the Central Americans secure victory. India will now compete in the lower bracket for positions 81 to 96.

Both teams enjoyed spells of possession early on, but Honduras gradually increased the pressure with a higher press. India created two promising opportunities through Ronandev and Nara Meitei Loushambam. Ronandev’s fourth-minute attempt went over the crossbar, while Nara’s free-kick in the 15th minute narrowly missed the target.

Honduras broke the deadlock in the 18th minute when goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam’s misplaced pass allowed Flores to intercept and score.

India responded strongly after the restart, with Ronandev producing a moment of brilliance in the 31st minute. R Lalremruatfela set up the attack before the forward’s cross-turned-shot flew into the far top corner, leaving goalkeeper Santiago Borjas helpless.

The Blue Colts pushed for a second goal, but Borjas denied Nibas Meetei Wahengbam, while Muhammad Sohil Khan’s long-range effort went wide.

Honduras regained the lead in the 37th minute. Josué Linares delivered a cutback, and after Sohil’s attempted clearance ricocheted off Jenit, Amaya capitalised on the loose ball to score.

India nearly forced another equaliser in the closing seconds, but Nara’s long-range effort struck the crossbar. India will face Trinidad and Tobago at 7:45 PM IST on Wednesday, with the match available live on DAZN.