SAFF Women's Futsal Championship

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SAFF Women's Futsal Championship
Founded5 October 2025
Region South Asia (SAFF)
Teams7
Website saffederation.org
Soccerball current event.svg 2026 SAFF Women's Futsal Championship

The SAFF Women's Futsal Championship is a futsal competition for the women's national teams of South Asia, organised by the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). It will be the first futsal tournament held specifically for South Asian nations, with the inaugural edition expected to take place in January 2026. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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History

The creation of a SAFF Women's Futsal Championship was first confirmed by SAFF officials in May 2025, with all member associations notified of the plan. The competition is intended to provide greater exposure for South Asian women's futsal teams, who until now have only competed in continental tournaments under the AFC.

Prior to this initiative, SAFF members participated sporadically in AFC futsal competitions, often with limited success.

Results

Ed.YearHostsFinalThird place playoffNo. of
teams
ChampionsScoreRunners-upThird placeScoreFourth place
1 2026 Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand 7

Participating nations

Legend
Team Flag of Thailand.svg
2026
Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh
Flag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan
Flag of India.svg  India
Flag of Maldives.svg  Maldives
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal
Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan
Flag of Sri Lanka.svg  Sri Lanka

See also

References

  1. "SAFF to Launch Inaugural Futsal Championship in January 2026 – SAFF" . Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  2. "SAFF planning to host first futsal championship". Adhadhu Sports. 25 September 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  3. "SAFF charts ambitious roadmap to uplift regional football". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  4. "SAFF launches futsal, club and women's tournaments to boost football in region". Khel Now. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  5. Report, Star Sports (2025-10-05). "Saff to launch futsal championship next year". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-10-05.
  6. "থাইল্যান্ডে প্রথমবারের মতো সাফ ফুটসাল". www.banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 6 October 2025.