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U15 football: Senegal beat Laos 9-0 and India 6-1 at World Cup

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Senegal’s under-15 team beat Laos 9-0 and then India 6-1 in Baku on the final day of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival. With four wins from five matches and 12 points, it is awaiting the official standings and the schedule for the next stage, according to Seneweb.

Senegal’s U15 team beat Laos 9-0 and India 6-1 on Monday in Baku in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, Seneweb reports.

The Young Lions finished this stage with four wins from five matches and 12 points. They are now awaiting the official standings and the schedule for the tournament’s next phase, which is being held in Azerbaijan.

The two victories add to Senegal’s 7-1 win over Bahrain, reported on 25 October as part of the Senegalese U15 team’s campaign in Baku.

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