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Maldives Drawn with India and Pakistan in SAFF Championship 2026
The draw for the TECNO SAFF Championship 2026 was held today in Thimphu, Bhutan, with the Maldives placed in a challenging Group B alongside defending champions India and Pakistan.
The tournament’s other group, Group A, features hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, setting up an exciting battle for the two semi-final places.
The draw has set the stage for one of the most anticipated group-stage battles of the competition, with Maldives facing regional giants India as well as Pakistan. The India-Pakistan clash is also expected to be one of the headline fixtures of the tournament.
The TECNO SAFF Championship 2026 will be hosted by Bangladesh from 4 to 17 November, featuring seven South Asian nations competing for regional supremacy.
SAFF Championship 2026 Draw
Group A
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Bhutan
Group B
India
Maldives
- Pakistan