SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 Semi-Finals Set
The group stage of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 in Malé concluded with Nepal and India topping their groups. Semi-final matches will feature Nepal vs Bangladesh and India vs Bhutan.
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The group stage of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 in Malé concluded with Nepal and India topping their groups. Semi-final matches will feature Nepal vs Bangladesh and India vs Bhutan.
In early June 2026, Maldives hosted the SAFF U-20 Championship (won by Bangladesh), AFC Asian Cup qualifiers (Maldives ended a three-year home win drought), and the CAVA Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup (won by Kyrgyzstan). Additionally, VAM President Latheef was elected AVC Vice President, and PSM organized a FIFA World Cup build-up event in Hulhumale'.
Maldives U20 lost 3-2 to Sri Lanka after leading 2-0 at halftime in the SAFF U-20 Championship opener. Head coach István Urbányi, who returned in January 2026, emphasises long-term rebuilding and youth development ahead of the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament from June 1-10.