India U17 claimed a 3-0 victory over Cuba U17 in their FIFA U-17 World Cup fixture on 20 August 2026. The result leaves India sitting 12th in the standings with three points from three games, while Cuba remain rooted to the bottom with zero points from three defeats.
By then, India had already shown glimpses of potential in their opening matches, winning one and losing two. Cuba have struggled to find any rhythm, failing to secure even a single point across their three appearances so far.
The visitors were dominant from the opening whistle, though exact details of when goals fell remain unclear. What is certain is that India put the game to bed early enough to control proceedings, and the old head settled them down when it mattered.
For Cuba, the clean-sheet run came to an end in the worst possible way. They were left exposed in defence and found no answer to India's movement. The hosts will need to regroup quickly if they want to salvage anything from this campaign.
India's position at 12th place is not flattering, but three points from three games shows they can compete at this level. The gap between them and the top half may yet close, but for now they must focus on building momentum.
As for Cuba, they face a difficult task ahead. Three losses and zero points means they are already on the brink of elimination. What remains will depend on their ability to respond to this heavy defeat.