New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The Indian men's national team have been drawn with Maldives and Pakistan in Group B of the SAFF Championship 2026, following the draw conducted in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Saturday.

The 15th edition of the sub-continental tournament will be hosted in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 4 to 17, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Defending champions India, chasing a record-extending 10th SAFF Championship title, will begin their campaign against Maldives on November 5 before taking on Pakistan on November 11.

Hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan are placed in Group A. If FIFA lifts its suspension of the All Nepal Football Association by September 1, Nepal will be included in Group A. Should the suspen...