Pakistan drawn with India, Maldives in SAFF Championship
Pakistan and India have been drawn into the same group for the 2026 SAFF Championship in Bangladesh. The tournament, which also includes the Maldives, is scheduled for November.
Why it matters
The match represents a significant regional rivalry in football, drawing high interest from fans in South Asia.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pakistan will renew its fierce football rivalry with India at the 2026 SAFF Championship in Bangladesh after the regional heavyweights were drawn together in Group B on Saturday.
The tournament draw, conducted during the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Congress in Thimphu, Bhutan, also placed the Maldives alongside the two rivals for the competition, which runs from November 4 to November 17.
Group A features tournament hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.
The upcoming clash between Pakistan and India will mark their first senior international meeting since the 2023 edition of the tournament, where India secured a dominant 4-0 victory.
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