National Current Affairs
Bangladesh Defeated India in SAFF U20 Championship 2026 Final
- 07 Apr 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Bangladesh men’s under‑20 football team defeated India in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 through a penalty shootout, ending India’s defence of the title.
Key Points
- Organised by: It is an annual football tournament organised by the South Asian Football Federation.
- India remains the most successful team in the tournament’s history, having won four titles.
- Venue: All matches were held in Malé, Maldives, at the National Football Stadium.
- Title Winners: Bangladesh clinched the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026.
- Bangladesh defeated India 4–3 in a penalty shootout in the final.
- This marked Bangladesh’s second title, following their victory over Nepal in the 2024 final.
- Runners-up: India
- Top scorer: The tournament’s top scorers were Omang Dodum from India and Mohamed Ilan Imran of Maldives.
- Best Goalkeeper: MD Ismail Hossain Mahin.
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