India vs Pakistan, SAFF Championship 2026 – What happened the last time they faced each other?
File photo: This will be the 30th meeting between India and Pakistan in senior men’s football. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR
File photo: This will be the 30th meeting between India and Pakistan in senior men’s football. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR
India will take on Pakistan in it SAFF Championship 2026 Group B opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.
The Blue Tigers, who are also the defending champions, are aiming for a record-extending 10th SAFF Championship title and will be coached by Naushad Moosa.
This will be the 30th meeting between India and Pakistan, with the former holding the advantage with 16 wins, while Pakistan has won four times. Nine games have ended in draws.
What happened last time India faced Pakistan?
India last faced Pakistan in the group stage of the SAFF Championship 2023, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
India won 4-0 on the night, with Sunil Chhetri grabbing a hat-trick. Udanta Singh also got on the scoresheet.
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