2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship


The 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship was the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship, a biennial international futsal tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation for women's national teams from South Asia. The tournament was played in Bangkok, Thailand, from 13 to 25 January 2026.
The championship will also featured capacity-building courses for coaches and referees, aimed at strengthening the development of women's futsal in the region.

Venue

SAFF General Secretary Purushottam Kattel stated that Thailand was selected due to its infrastructure, accessibility, and limited futsal experience among member nations. Potential India–Pakistan logistical considerations were also cited as a factor.

Participating teams

All seven SAFF member associations made their debut in the inaugural edition.
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Squads

The following squads were announced for the tournament.

  • 1 Sangita Monger
  • 2 Kelden Wangmo
  • 3 Jamyang Choden
  • 4 Tshering Yangchen
  • 5 Phuntsho Choden
  • 6 Tshering Lhaden
  • 7 Tshering Yangden
  • 8 Pema Kuenzang Choeki
  • 9 Deki Lhazom
  • 10 Sonam Lhamo
  • 11 Namgyel Dema
  • 12 Karma Yuden
  • 13 Sunita Rai
  • 14 Yeshey Bidha
  • 1
  • 2 Achom Degio
  • 3
  • 4 Mithila Ramani
  • 5 Nishka Parkash
  • 6
  • 7 Jigmet Chunzen
  • 8
  • 9 Sonali Mondal
  • 10 Ritika Singh
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13 Aiswarya Arumugam
  • 14 Aarushi Santhosh
  • 1 Saiga Hussain
  • 2
  • 3 Fathimath Sausan
  • 4 Aminath Shaamila
  • 5 Fathimath Faiha Ali
  • 6 Fathimath Saliya
  • 7 Aminath Fazla
  • 8 Mariyam Rifa
  • 9 Fathimath Saina
  • 10 Mariyam Noora
  • 11 Fathimath Afza
  • 12 Raniya Ibrahim
  • 13 Fathimath Inaasha Adam
  • 14 Hawwa Haneefa
    • Head coaches
  • 1 Sabitri Kishan
  • 2 Sajina Koirala
  • 3 Dipa Rai
  • 4 Bimala Thapa
  • 5 Bimala Chaudhary
  • 6 Roshani Bohara Chettri
  • 7 Manisha Thapa Magar
  • 8 Jennifer Rana
  • 9 Sushma Tamang
  • 10 Anjali Machamasi
  • 11 Praktishya Thakuri
  • 12 Jharana Dumrakoti
  • 13 Sunkala Rai
  • 14 Anita KC
  • 1
  • 2 Zeeyana Jivraj
  • 3 Aliya Sadiq
  • 4
  • 5 Alina Ispahani
  • 6 Fatima Nasir
  • 7
  • 8 Kayanat Bokhari
  • 9 Azwa Chaudhry
  • 10
  • 11 Khadija Kazmi
  • 12 Ghazala Amir
  • 13 Anmool Hira
  • 14 Syeda Mahpara
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6 Tharmika Sivaneswaran
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9 Shanu Paskaran
  • 10 Gowry Surenthiran
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
    • Captain
  • '' Goalkeeper''

    • 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
    • Nicholas Backo
    • Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai
    • Ali Ahmadi
    • Mohammad Javad Ehtesham
    • Ali Hafizi
    • Khampasong Xayavongsy
    • Chris Sinclair
    • Benjapol Mucharoensap
    • Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard
    • Nattakit Hintua
    ;Match Commissioners
    ;Referee Accessors
    • Mahmud-Reza Nasirloo
    • Krutsri Presser

    Standings



    Matches

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