Bangladesh has climbed to the second position in the league standings of the SAFF Futsal Challenge 2026 after a commanding 5-1 victory against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh captain Rahbar Waheed led the team with two goals, while Mueen Ahmed, Tajwar Bin Kashem, and Abir Hossain each contributed a goal to the scoreline. With this win, Bangladesh has accumulated seven points from four matches, placing them level with Pakistan; however, they have secured the second spot by virtue of a superior goal difference. Following this defeat, Sri Lanka remains at the bottom of the table with just a single point.
