SAFF Championship 2026: Updated points table, top scorers after India vs Maldives
The Blue Tigers have qualified for the semi-finals
The Indian National Football Team defeated the Maldives National Football Team 1-0 at the National Stadium, Dhaka, on the 11th of November 2025 as part of the final game of the Group B fixtures of the SAFF Championship 2026.
A first-half penalty goal from Suhail Ahmed Bhatt ensured that the Blue Tigers ended their group stage campaign on a positive note, with all three points in the bag.
Following this victory, India have qualified for the semi-final round as the table toppers of Group B and will go on to face the second-placed team from Group A in the next round.
A win for the Blue Army also means that Pakistan have secured a spot in the knockout stage, where they will face the Group A winners.
Here is a detailed report on the updated points table and top scores after the SAFF Championship 2026 match between India and Maldives.
India end the group stage as Group B winners
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| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | PTS |
| 1 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 3 | Maldives | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0:4 | 0 |
Following this win, India have cemented their position at the top of the table with six points and a goal difference of +2. Maldives, after losing both the group stage games, are in third position and have failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament.
Pakistan, after a win against Maldives, have secured the second position and have also secured a spot in the semi-final round. The Blue Tigers will now go on to face the second-placed team in Group A, while Pakistan will face the Group A winners.
| Position | Team | P | W | D | L | DIFF | GLS | PTS |
| 1 | Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 3 | Bhutan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2:3 | 1 |
In the Group A fixtures, Bhutan have completed their two games and currently sit at the bottom of the table with 1 point and a -1 goal difference. Bangladesh sit comfortably at the top with three points, and Sri Lanka in second position with one point and a goal difference of 0.
The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka game will determine who India will face in the semi-finals. If the game ends in a draw, the Blue Tigers will go on to face Sri Lanka, who will finish second.
However, if Sri Lanka defeats Bangladesh, the Blue Tigers will face Bangladesh in the semis, and if Bangladesh defeats Sri Lanka by two goals, Naushad’s squad will face Bhutan in the semi-finals.
Top scorers of SAFF Championship 2026 after India vs Maldives
Here are the top scorers of the SAFF Championship 2026 after India vs Maldives.
- Suhail Ahmad Bhat (India) – 3 Goals
- Najeeb Ullah (Pakistan) – 3 Goals
- Manglenthang Kipgen (India) – 1 Goal
- Alamgir Ghazi (Pakistan) – 1 Goal
- Mohammad Ibrahim (Bangladesh) – 1 Goal
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