India faces Maldives in crucial SAFF Championship 2026 Group B fixture in Dhaka

<b>India</b> aims to secure a spot in the SAFF Championship 2026 semifinal by facing Maldives in a <b>Group B fixture</b> in Dhaka on Wednesday. Naushad Moosa leads the team into this crucial match following an opening 3-2 victory over Pakistan last week. The squad has experienced several player withdrawals ahead of the game, with Farukh Choudhary, Noufal PN, and Hmingthanmawia Ralte returning to Mumbai City FC. Meanwhile, Bijoy Varghese, Muhammad Suhail, and Liston Colaco joined the senior squad for upcoming friendlies against New Zealand. Maldives enters the fixture after suffering a 3-0 defeat to Pakistan on Sunday. The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. IST at the <b>National Stadium</b> in Bangladesh.