Pakistan Eliminates Hosts Bangladesh from SAFF Championship Final

Published: November 14, 2026, 11:35 pm

Hosts Bangladesh have been eliminated from the SAFF Championship following a loss to Pakistan in Saturday night’s semifinal. The defeat denies the home side a spot in the final match.

Abdus Samad Arshad emerged as the match-winner for Pakistan, scoring the decisive goal in the 86th minute. This result confirms an India-Pakistan final on November 17, while Bangladesh exits at the semifinal stage once again.