India take on defending champions Bangladesh in SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final

India will take on Bangladesh on June 6

India are set to face Bangladesh in the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, which is scheduled to take place on June 6, 2026, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

The hosts will lock horns against the defending champions, who have only lost to them in the tournament.

The Blue Tigresses will aim to record their sixth title on their home turf. On the other side, the Bangladesh national team will try to defend the crown against an in-form India side. 

The Stakes 

India

Crispin Chettri’s team have been in excellent form, going unbeaten in the group stage, scoring a total of 14 goals. They registered a narrow 1-0 win over Bhutan to make their way to the final.

India registered a convincing 11-0 victory against the Maldives to kick off the campaign on a fashionable note. Aveka Singh put four past the Maldives side while Priyangka Devi Naorem, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, Grace Dangmei, Karishma Purushottam Shirvoikar, and Sangita Basfore were on target to seal a big win.

The Blue Tigresses secured another crucial victory against rivals Bangladesh. They defeated the defending champions by a 3-0 scoreline to finish the group stage at the top of the table.

In the semi-final, India edged out Bhutan to reach the final. Sanfida Nongrum’s solitary strike proved to be the difference as they remain unbeaten and qualify for the title decider. 

Bangladesh 

Bangladesh kicked off their SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 journey with a 4-2 win over the Maldives. However, they succumbed to a 0-3 defeat against the hosts but qualified for the knockouts, finishing next to India in the table.

The defending champions knocked out Nepal by a 2-1 scoreline to reach the finals for a second consecutive time.

The Bangladesh women’s national team will aim for revenge this time against the Blue Tigresses. The defending champions were defeated by Chettri’s team in the group stage, but it could be an entirely different picture when both sides meet in the title decider.

Team News 

Both India and Bangladesh will have their strongest squads available for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, with no major injury concerns or suspensions affecting either side ahead of the title clash.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played – 13

India wins – 10

Bhutan wins – 2

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineups

India (4-2-3-1):

Panthoi Chanu (GK), Purnima Kumari, Nirmala Devi, Shilky Devi, Jasoda Munda, Sangita Basfore, Aveka Singh, Soumya Guguloth, Sanfida Nongrum, Astam Oraon, Pyari Xaxa

Bangladesh (4-2-3-1):

Mile Akter (GK), Shamshunnahar, Afeida Khandaker, Kohati Kisku, Maria Manda, Sauravi Prity, Surovi Arfin, Mst Sagorika, Umhela Marma, Ritu Porna Chakma, Tohura Khatun

Players to Watchout 

Aveka Singh (India)

Aveka Singh is the top scorer of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026. She bagged four goals against the Maldives in the opening game.

Known for her smart positioning and precise finishing, the Næstved HG midfielder could be an X factor in the final game.

Ritu Porna Chakma (Bangladesh)

Ritu Porna Chakma found herself on the scoresheet against Nepal in the semi-final. 

She has been featured in 41 international games for the national team. Ritu Porna was part of the 2022 and 2024 SAFF Women’s Championship title-winning squad. She will be a player to watchout for.

Did you know?

• Aveka Singh is the current highest scorer of the tournament with four goals.
• Bangladesh are the defending champion of the SAFF Women’s Championship.

Telecast Details

The SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final between India and Bangladesh will be held on June 6th at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Goa.

It will kick off at 6:30 PM IST. The match will be live-streamed on FanCode.

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