SportsPhoto: Hindu SportIndia Defeats Pakistan 3-2 in SAFF Championship Opener
India started its SAFF Championship campaign with a 3-2 win over Pakistan in Dhaka on November 5, 2026. Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored twice in the 13th and 19th minutes, and Manglenthang Kipgen added a goal in the 31st minute. Pakistan scored two stoppage-time goals by Najeeb Ullah and Alamgir Ghazi. India played with 17 players due to ISL clubs not releasing all players.
Hindu Sport··Dhaka

