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International futsal competition
2026 SAFF Futsal Championship
Tournament details
Host country
Thailand
Dates
14–26 January 2026
Teams
7 (from 1 sub-confederation)
Venue
1 (in 1 host city)
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International football competition
The 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship will be 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 will be played in Bangkok, Thailand from 13–26 January 2026.[1][2][3][4][5]
The championship will be accompanied by capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the foundation of futsal in the region.[1]
Participating teams
All the seven member states will make their debut in the inaugural edition.[1]
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.[6]
Thailand
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
