India defeats Bhutan two to one to reach the SAFF Championship final in Dhaka

<b>India</b> booked its place in the <b>SAFF Championship 2026 final</b> after securing a hard-fought <b>2-1 victory over Bhutan</b> at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. Vishnu P.V. and Chinglensana Singh scored the crucial first-half goals for India, establishing an early lead. Bhutan mounted a spirited second-half comeback with a goal from Kinzang Tashi Tobden, but India managed to hold off the late surge. The match also featured dramatic moments with the remote Video Assistant Referee debut, which notably awarded Bhutan a goal and cancelled a penalty for India. Naushad Moosa's squad now awaits the winner of the other semifinal between Pakistan and Bangladesh.