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India crash out of FIFA U-17 World Cup race after defeat to Uzbekistan in AFC Asian Cup

India U-17 football team suffered a 0-3 defeat against Uzbekistan in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup, ending their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup after consecutive group stage losses.

An Indian player even scored a own goal in the second half to rub more salt on the wound. Image: AIFF

|May 11, 2026, 03:14:23 IST

Jeddah, May 10: India’s hopes of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup on merit came crashing down as they lost to Uzbekistan in their second group match of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup here on Sunday.

Strikes from Laziz Abduraimov (32nd) and Akhrorbek Ravshanbekov (78th), and an own goal by Indian midfielder Wangkhem Denny Singh (60th) gave Uzbekistan the dominant win in the Group D match.

India needed to win the match on Sunday to qualify for the quarterfinals as well as book a 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup spot.

The Bibiano Fernandes-coached side had lost to Australia 0-4 in their first match on May 6.

Only the top two finishers in the group qualify for the quarterfinals and get a spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup.

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