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The Maldives have been eliminated from the 2026 SAFF Championship without scoring a single goal, marking the first time in the team's history they have suffered such an outcome at the tournament.
Mariyam Adheela
DHAKA, Bangladesh: The Maldives have been eliminated from the 2026 SAFF Championship following a 1-0 defeat to India on November 11, ending their campaign without scoring a goal.
The Maldivian side suffered two defeats in Group B, first losing 3-0 to Pakistan before going down 1-0 against India.
The two losses left the Maldives without a point or a goal in the competition, bringing their hopes of reaching the semi finals to an end.
The campaign marks the first time in the Maldives’ SAFF Championship history that the national team has been eliminated without scoring a single goal.
India’s victory also secured their place in the semi finals, strengthening their position in the regional tournament.
The 2026 SAFF Championship is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 5 to 17, featuring national teams from across South Asia.
