2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship

This article is about the women's league. For the men's league, see 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship.

2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship
Tournament details
Host country Thailand
Dates13–25 January 2026
Teams7 (from 1 sub-confederation)
Venue2 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Bangladesh (1st title)
Runners-up India
Third place Bhutan
Tournament statistics
Matches played21
Goals scored146 (6.95 per match)
Attendance1,039 (49 per match)
Top scorer(s) Sabina Khatun
(14 goals in 6 matches)
2027 →

The 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship, a biennial international futsal tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for women's national teams from South Asia. The tournament was played in Bangkok, Thailand, from 13 to 25 January 2026.[1][2][3][4]

The championship will also featured capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the development of women's futsal in the region.[1]

Venue

SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel stated that Thailand was selected due to its infrastructure, accessibility, and limited futsal experience among member nations. Potential India–Pakistan logistical considerations were also cited as a factor.[5]

Venue in Thailand
Bangkok
2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship (Thailand)
Nonthaburi Stadium Hua Mak Indoor Stadium
Capacity: 4,000 Capacity: 8,000

Participating teams

All seven SAFF member associations made their debut in the inaugural edition.[6]

Country Appearance Previous best FIFA ranking
 Bangladesh 1st (Debut) N/a 44
 Bhutan NR
 India 87
 Maldives NR
   Nepal NR
 Pakistan NR
 Sri Lanka NR

Squads

The following squads were announced for the tournament.

 Bangladesh[7]  Bhutan[8]  India[9]  Maldives[10]
  • Sangita Monger (GK)
  • Kelden Wangmo
  • Jamyang Choden
  • Tshering Yangchen
  • Phuntsho Choden
  • Tshering Lhaden
  • Tshering Yangden
  • Pema Kuenzang Choeki
  • Deki Lhazom
  • Sonam Lhamo (c)
  • Namgyel Dema
  • Karma Yuden (GK)
  • Sunita Rai
  • Yeshey Bidha
  • Tanvi Mavani (GK)
  • Achom Degio
  • Radhika Patel
  • Mithila Ramani
  • Nishka Parkash
  • Arya More
  • Jigmet Chunzen (c)
  • Khushbu Saroj
  • Sonali Mondal
  • Ritika Singh
  • Diti Kanungo
  • Pooja Gupta
  • Aiswarya Arumugam
  • Aarushi Santhosh
  • Saiga Hussain (GK)
  • Maryam Shafa
  • Fathimath Sausan (GK)
  • Aminath Shaamila
  • Fathimath Faiha Ali
  • Fathimath Saliya (c)
  • Aminath Fazla
  • Mariyam Rifa
  • Fathimath Saina
  • Mariyam Noora
  • Fathimath Afza
  • Raniya Ibrahim
  • Fathimath Inaasha Adam
  • Hawwa Haneefa
   Nepal[11]  Pakistan[12]  Sri Lanka[13] Head coaches
  • Sabitri Kishan (GK)
  • Sajina Koirala
  • Dipa Rai (c)
  • Bimala Thapa
  • Bimala Chaudhary
  • Roshani Bohara Chettri
  • Manisha Thapa Magar
  • Jennifer Rana
  • Sushma Tamang
  • Anjali Machamasi
  • Praktishya Thakuri
  • Jharana Dumrakoti (GK)
  • Sunkala Rai
  • Anita KC
  • Sakura Sewwandi (GK)
  • Lochani Sooriyaarachchi
  • Tharidi Weliwita
  • Aathika Asfar
  • Dulini De Silva
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran
  • Imesha Warnakulasuriya
  • Shanika Lakmali
  • Shanu Paskaran
  • Gowry Surenthiran
  • Stephni Dias (c)
  • Sanduni Sewmini
  • Ashani Imesha (GK)

★ (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
  • Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai
  • Ali Ahmadi
  • Mohammad Javad Ehtesham
  • Ali Hafizi
  • Khampasong Xayavongsy
  • Chris Sinclair
  • Benjapol Mucharoensap
  • Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard
  • Nattakit Hintua
Match Commissioners
  • Shahir Ahmed
  • D. Tashi Wangmo
  • Jonathan De Souza
  • Arunava Bhattacharya
Referee Accessors
  • Mahmud-Reza Nasirloo
  • Krutsri Presser

Standings

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Result  BAN  IND  BHU    NEP  PAK  SRI  MDV
1  Bangladesh (C) 6 5 1 0 38 10 +28 16 Champions 3–1 3–3 3–0 9–1 6–3 14–2
2  India 6 4 0 2 31 12 +19 12 Runners-up 8–1 5–3
3  Bhutan 6 3 2 1 18 13 +5 11 Third-place 2–1 5–1 4–2
4    Nepal 6 3 1 2 18 17 +1 10 5–3 5–1
5  Pakistan 6 2 1 3 12 23 −11 7 1–1 3–2
6  Sri Lanka 6 1 1 4 17 27 −10 4 2–5 2–2 7–6
7  Maldives 6 0 0 6 12 44 −32 0 1–11 0–5 1–3
Source: Matchfoari
(C) Champions

Matches

All times are local (ICT, UTC+7).

The SAFF had released its official match schedule for the season, detailing dates, venues, and kickoff times for all games.[14]

Match 1
Maldives 1–11 India
  • Achom Degio 39' (o.g.)
 Report
  • Mithila Ramani 4'
  • Ritika Singh 6', 17'
  • Khushbu Saroj 17', 22', 24', 26'
  • Sonali Mondal 17', 37'
  • Nishka Parkash 33', 34'
Attendance: 20
Referee: Khamprasong Xayavongsy (Laos)
Match 2
Pakistan 1–1 Bhutan
Kayanat Bokhari 23' Report Yeshey Bidha 26'
Attendance: 56
Referee: Benjapol Mucharoensap (Thailand)
Match 3
Sri Lanka 2–2   Nepal
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran 2'
  • Tharidi Weliwita 25'
 Report
  • Manisha Thapa Magar 11'
  • Bimala Chaudhary 15'
Attendance: 56
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
Match 4
Bangladesh 3–1 India
 Report
  • Arya More 37'
Attendance: 50
Referee: Benjapol Mucharoensap (Thailand)
Match 5
Maldives 0–5   Nepal
Report
  • Jenifer Rana 4', 12'
  • Bimala Chaudhary 11'
  • Manisha Thapa Magar 18'
  • Fathimath Saina 39' (o.g.)
Attendance: 86
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
Match 6
Pakistan 3–2 Sri Lanka
  • Stephni Dias 10' (o.g.)
  • Azwa Chaudhry 22', 38'
 Report
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran 19'
  • Stephni Dias 22'
Attendance: 50
Referee: Nattakit Hintua (Thailand)
Match 7
Bangladesh 3–3 Bhutan
 Report
Attendance: 63
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
Match 8
India 8–1   Nepal
  • Diti Kanungo 4', 4', 13', 15'
  • Nishka Parkash 8'
  • Ritika Singh 22', 37'
  • Khushbu Saroj 24'
 Report
  • Manisha Thapa Magar 8'
Attendance: 40
Referee: Benjapol Mucharoensap (Thailand)
Match 9
Maldives 1–3 Pakistan
  • Mariyam Noora 9'
 Report
Attendance: 37
Referee: Nicholas Backo (Australia)
Match 10
Bangladesh 3–0   Nepal
 Report
Attendance: 50
Referee: Mohammad Javad Ehtesham (Iran)
Match 11
Bhutan 5–1 Sri Lanka
  • Sunita Rai 7'
  • Tshering Yangden 28'
  • Ashani Imesha 29' (o.g.)
  • Lochani Sooriyaarachchi 36' (o.g.)
  • Pema Kuenzang Choeki 40'
 Report
  • Tharidi Weliwita 33'
Attendance: 32
Referee: Khampasong Xayavongsy (Laos)
Match 12
India 5–3 Pakistan
  • Arya More 14'
  • Ritika Singh 28'
  • Khushbu Saroj 29'
  • Diti Kanungo 37', 40'
 Report
Attendance: 50
Referee: Nattakit Hintua (Thailand)
Match 13
Bangladesh 6–3 Sri Lanka
 Report
  • Shanu Paskaran 13'
  • Imesha Warnakulasuriya 16', 40'
Attendance: 43
Referee: Nicholas Backo (Australia)
Match 14
Nepal   5–1 Pakistan
  • Manisha Thapa Magar 3', 9'
  • Roshani Bohara Chettri 16'
  • Dipa Rai 32'
  • Jennifer Rana 35'
 Report
  • Azwa Chaudhry 27'
Attendance: 50
Referee: Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard (Thailand)
Match 15
Bhutan 4–2 Maldives
  • Pema Kuenzang Choeki 6'
  • Yeshey Bidha 13'
  • Namgyel Dema 28'
  • Tshering Lhaden 34'
 Report
  • Raniya Ibrahim 9'
  • Fathimath Saliya 39'
Attendance: 36
Referee: Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai (India)
Match 16
Bangladesh 9–1 Pakistan
 Report
  • Anmool Hira 33'
Attendance: 50
Referee: Nicholas Backo (Australia)
Match 17
Sri Lanka 7–6 Maldives
  • Imesha Warnakulasuriya 2', 10', 31'
  • Tharidi Weliwita 6', 17'
  • Hawwa Haneefa 27' (o.g.)
  • Mariyam Noora 37' (o.g.)
 Report
  • Aminath Fazla 10', 26'
  • Stephni Dias 13' (o.g.)
  • Fathimath Saliya 14'
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran 30' (o.g.)
  • Raniya Ibrahim 40' (2pen.)
Attendance: 50
Referee: Mohammad Javad Ehtesham (Iran)
Match 18
Bhutan 2–1 India
 Report
  • Khushbu Saroj 36'
Attendance: 43
Referee: Ali Ahmadi (Iran)
Match 19
Bangladesh 14–2 Maldives
 Report
  • Raniya Ibrahim 4'
  • Mariyam Noora 40'
Match 20
Sri Lanka 2–5 India
  • Shanu Paskaran 22'
  • Gowry Surenthiran 28'
 Report
  • Sonali Mondal 6', 7', 16'
  • Mithila Ramani 9'
  • Pooja Munnalal Gupta 36'
Attendance: 50
Referee: Benjapol Mucharoensap (Thailand)
Match 21
Nepal   5–3 Bhutan
  • Sajina Koirala 9'
  • Anita KC 13'
  • Jenifer Rana 19', 30'
  • Sushma Tamang 25'
 Report
Attendance: 127
Referee: Khampasong Xayavongsy (Laos)

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 146 goals scored in 21 matches, for an average of 6.95 goals per match.

14 goals

7 goals

6 goals

  • Diti Kanungo

5 goals

  • Ritika Singh
  • Sonali Mondal
  • Manisha Thapa Magar
  • Jenifer Rana
  • Azwa Chaudhry
  • Imesha Warnakulasuriya

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

  • Nilufa Yesmin Nila
  • Yeshey Bidha
  • Sonam Lhamo
  • Arya More
  • Mithila Ramani
  • Aminath Fazla
  • Fathimath Saliya
  • Bimala Chaudhary
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran

1 goal

  • Mehenur Akhter
  • Jamyang Choden
  • Namgyel Dema
  • Tshering Lhaden
  • Sunita Rai
  • Tshering Yangden
  • Pooja Munnalal Gupta
  • Mariyam Noora
  • Anita KC
  • Dipa Rai
  • Roshani Bohara Chettri
  • Sajina Koirala
  • Sushma Tamang
  • Stephni Dias
  • Shanu Paskaran

1 own goal

  • Masura Parvin (against Maldives)
  • Achom Degio (against Maldives)
  • Hawwa Haneefa (against Sri Lanka)
  • Mariyam Noora (against Sri Lanka)
  • Fathimath Saina (against Nepal)
  • Ashani Imesha (against Bhutan)
  • Tharmika Sivaneswaran (against Maldives)
  • Lochani Sooriyaarachchi (against Bhutan)

2 own goals

  • Stephni Dias (against Pakistan and Maldives)

Broadcasting

Territory Broadcaster(s) Reference
No restricted territory Sportzworkz
(YouTube channel) 		2026 SAFF Women's Futsal matches's channel on YouTube

See also

References

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