India's women's football team defeated defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship on June 7, 2026, in Goa. The victory gave India a record-extending sixth title in the tournament's history.
The match saw India take an early lead, but Bangladesh equalized before halftime. India regained the lead in the second half and added a third goal to secure the win. The team had not won the SAFF crown since 2019, with Bangladesh winning the previous edition in 2024.
This was India's first SAFF Women's Championship title under head coach Santosh Kashyap, who took charge in 2025. The tournament featured five teams: India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka.
