Defending champion India begins its SAFF Championship 2026 campaign against Pakistan today at 3 pm (IST). Six teams are participating this year.
The SAFF Championship 2026, scheduled to commence on November 12, will see defending champions India face Pakistan in a Group B fixture at the National Stadium in Dhaka. This marks the opening match for India in their title defence. The competition includes six participating teams in total. Group A consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, while Group B comprises India, Pakistan, and the Maldives. Each team will play the other teams within their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semifinals. The semifinals will take place prior to the final on November 17. This is the 15th edition of the men’s SAFF Championship.
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Akashvani News
