Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- The Indian football team will begin its title defence against arch-rivals Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF Championship 2026, which is scheduled from November 5 to 17, at the National Stadium here in Bangladesh.
The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship football tournament will see six teams - hosts Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - competing for the title,according to olympics.com.
Defending champions India will field a second-string squad with several first-choice players set to feature in two international friendlies against New Zealand later in the month.
India U23 men's team head coach Naushad Moosa will lead the Blue Tigers, while Bibiano Fernandes, who recently coached the nati...