2026 SAFF Futsal Championship


The 2026 SAFF Futsal Championship was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Futsal Championship, the biennial international futsal championship organised by the South Asian Football Federation for the men's national teams of South Asia region countries. The tournament was played in Bangkok, Thailand from 14 to 26 January 2026.
The championship will be accompanied by capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the foundation of futsal in the region.

Venue

SAFF General Secretary, Purushottam Kattel, stated that Thailand was selected for its infrastructure, accessibility, and the limited futsal experience among member nations. He noted that potential India–Pakistan complications were also a factor in the decision.

Participating teams

All the seven member states made their debut in the inaugural edition.
CountryAppearancePrevious bestFIFA ranking
1st rowspan="7" 139
1st NR-
1st 133-
1st 109-
1st 114-
1st 138-
1st NR-

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
;Match Commissioners
;Referee Accessors

Standings



Matches

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