India Beats Pakistan 3-2 in SAFF Championship Opener

The SAFF Championship 2026 kicked off today (November 5). The first match of this tournament was played between India and Pakistan, which Team India won 3-2. Team India was leading 3-0 at the end of the first half. For India, Muhammad Suhail Bhat scored two brilliant goals in the 13th and 19th minutes, while Kipgen scored the third goal in the 32nd minute to further strengthen the team's lead. Although both teams could not score a goal for 90 minutes in the second half. However, after this, 4 minutes of extra time was given. Pakistan's player scored two goals. But finally Team India won the match 3-2. Both are part of Group B. This tournament is being played in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh this year. India is the current champion of this tournament. Last season they won the title by defeating Kuwait in a penalty shoot-out. India will be taking part in this exciting tournament including India's 5th and 17th time.