SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 Kicks Off at Fatorda Stadium

India to face Maldives in opening match of South Asian football tournament The SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 is set to begin at Fatorda Stadium from May 25, bringing top South Asian women’s football action to Goa. The tournament will feature six nations — India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives — competing for the regional title. Hosts India, placed in Group B alongside defending champions Bangladesh and Maldives, will face Maldives in their opening match at 7:30 PM after Nepal take on Bhutan at 4:30 PM.