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 (SAFF) 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.

Venues in Thailand Bangkok Nonthaburi Stadium Hua Mak Indoor Stadium Capacity: 4,000 Capacity: 8,000

Participating teams All the seven member states made their debut in the inaugural edition.

Country Appearance Previous best FIFA Futsal ranking (December 2025) 1st (Debut) rowspan="7" 139 NR 133 109 114 138 NR

Squads

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 Ali Ahmadi Mohammad Javed Ehtesham Ali Hafizi Vaja Vishal Mahendrabhai Khampasong Xayavongsy Chris Sinclair Benjapol Mucharoennsap Chonlakan Luangsa-Ard Nattakit Hintua

Match Commissioners

De Sousa Jonathan Bhattachrya Arunava D. Tashi Wangmo Shahir Ahmed

Referee Accessors

Mahmoud Reza Nasirlou Presser Krutsri

Standings

Matches

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

Statistics Goalscorers

Broadcasting TerritoryBroadcaster(s)Notes No restricted territory Sportzworkz (YouTube channel)

See also 2026 SAFF U-17 Championship 2026 SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 SAFF U-23 Championship 2026 SAFF Championship 2026 SAFF Club Championship 2026 SAFF Women's Championship 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship

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