India's participation in the 2026 SAFF Championship in Dhaka is uncertain as the AIFF weighs prioritising two friendlies against New India, with the tournament running 4 to 17 November and India due to open against the Maldives on 5 November. India, the defending champions and nine-time winners drawn in Group B with the Maldives and Pakistan, may send an Under-23 or reserve-heavy squad.
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Their campaign is scheduled to begin against the Maldives on 5 November, followed by a match against Pakistan on 11 November.
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Their campaign is scheduled to begin against the Maldives on 5 November, followed by a match against Pakistan on 11 November.
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The SAFF Championship is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 4 to 17 November.
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The SAFF Championship is scheduled to take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 4 to 17 November.
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with the senior team expected to face New Zealand in two international friendlies.
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