Maldives National Team Endures Third Straight Loss at FIFA Under-15 World Cup

The Maldives national under-15 football team suffered its third consecutive defeat at the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 in Azerbaijan. On Tuesday, the team lost 6-0 to world champions France. This follows earlier losses of 3-0 to Kosovo and 8-0 to South Africa. The Maldives is grouped with France, South Africa, Estonia, Kosovo, and Anguilla. Two group stage matches remain: against Anguilla and Estonia. The tournament runs until October 31 and features a qualification stage with 32 groups and a competition stage with 32 teams divided into seven divisions. (Photo: Sun)