<a href="https://absafricatv.com/bangladesh-reach-u/” title=”Bangladesh reach U”>Bangladesh finish runners-up in impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign
Bangladesh’s Under-15 national football team finished as runners-up in the E-tier competition of the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 after suffering a 4-1 defeat to the Central African Republic in the final in Baku, Azerbaijan, on October 30.
Despite the disappointment in the final, Bangladesh enjoyed an impressive run in the knockout stages, registering convincing victories over Montenegro and Gabon to reach the title decider.
The Central African Republic dominated the final, with Mohy scoring a hattrick in the 14th, 26th and 39th minutes, while Penel added another goal in the 16th minute. Takib scored Bangladesh’s only goal in the 23rd minute.
Bangladesh had produced an outstanding performance in the quarterfinal, defeating Montenegro 4-0 on October 29. Bayzid opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Pavel struck twice in the 24th and 36th minutes. Shabok added another goal in the 34th minute to complete a convincing victory.
The Bangladesh side maintained their momentum in the semifinal, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon. Ratul scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute to send Bangladesh into the final.
The inaugural tournament brought together youth teams representing 191 countries, offering young footballers valuable international experience.
