SAFF Women’s Championship: India beat Bangladesh to win sixth title

In the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, India defeated the defending champions, Bangladesh, 3-1 to win the title for a record sixth time. The match was played in Madgaon, Goa on Saturday. After seven years, the Blue Tigresses have once again lifted the trophy. With this victory, the Indian women’s team has brought the prestigious trophy back after seven years. From the very start of the final, both teams played with strong intensity. In the first half, India took the lead through a goal by Pyari Xaxa. However, Bangladesh equalised with a goal from Ritu Porna Chakma. At half-time, the score was 1-1. In the second half, India dominated the game. Sanfida scored a brilliant goal to put India ahead once again, and Linda Kom added the third goal to seal the win. 

The moment we waited seven years for!
Championsssss again #SAFFWomensChampionship2026 #BlueTigresses #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/bjVfCRVol0

— Indian Football (@IndianFootball) June 6, 2026

After that, Bangladesh could not make a comeback, and India won the match 3-1. Throughout the tournament, the Indian team showed excellent performance, and they continued their strong form in the final. The Blue Tigresses ended their campaign with a memorable victory.