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2026 SAFF Futsal Championship

The 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Futsal Championship, the biennial international futsal championship organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for the men's national teams of South Asia region countries. The tournament was played in Bangkok, Thailand from 14 to 26 January 2026.

The championship will be accompanied by capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the foundation of futsal in the region.

Venue

SAFF General Secretary, Purushottam Kattel, stated that Thailand was selected for its infrastructure, accessibility, and the limited futsal experience among member nations. He noted that potential India–Pakistan complications were also a factor in the decision.

Participating teams

All the seven member states made their debut in the inaugural edition.

Squads

The following squads were announced for the tournament.

★ (C) Captain ★ (GK) Goalkeeper

Match officials

Due to the limited number of SAFF futsal referees, SAFF appointed 10 futsal referees to officiate the tournament, nine of whom were from outside the regional body.

Referees
  • Nicholas Backo
  • Ali Ahmadi
  • Mohammad Javed Ehtesham
  • Ali Hafizi
  • Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai
  • Khampasong Xayavongsy
  • Chris Sinclair
  • Benjapol Mucharoennsap
  • Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard
  • Nattakit Hintua
Match Commissioners
  • De Sousa Jonathan
  • Bhattachrya Arunava
  • D. Tashi Wangmo
  • Shahir Ahmed
Referee Accessors
  • Mahmoud Reza Nasirlou
  • Presser Krutsri

Standings

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Matches

The SAFF had released its official match schedule for the season, detailing dates, venues, and kickoff times for all the matches.







Statistics

Goalscorers

Broadcasting

See also

References