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India vs Pakistan Football Live Streaming, SAFF Championship 2026: When, where to watch IND vs PAK match?

India vs Pakistan Football Live Streaming, SAFF Championship 2026: When, where to watch IND vs PAK match?

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India beat Japan 4‑1 in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali on Thursday, securing a record‑extending sixth title. The defending champions rallied from a 1‑0 deficit, scoring four goals in the last 18 minutes to clinch the win and retain the crown. Malaysia finished third in the tournament.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Suhail Ahmad Bhat scores brace as India beat Pakistan 3-2 in SAFF Championship

    — The Indian Express

  • center · 1 outlet

    Defending champions India began their SAFF Championship 2026 campaign with a 3-2 victory over Pakistan in their Group B opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Thursday.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 4 outlets

    India face Pakistan in their opening match of the 2026 SAFF Championship, kicking off at 3 pm IST in Dhaka. India have won nine titles and are defending champions, but will use a second-string squad as first-choice players prepare for friendlies against New Zealand. The match streams free on Veto.

    — Livemint

Coverage arrived over 51 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from NDTV.

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Left / Center-Left 1 (16%)
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Center-Right / Right 4 (68%)
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India TV Right Independent News Service

India weather Pakistan's late surge in SAFF Championship 2026 opener; Suhail Bhat's brace secures win

India have defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the SAFF Championship 2026 opener at the National Stadium in Dhaka. The Naushad Moosa-coached side was forced to play with a second-string squad as several of the players couldn’t link up with the team, as the Indian Super League is currently in full swing. The…

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