Inaccurate: SAFF on reports of India pulling out of SAFF C'ship. The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) has responded to reports claiming that India have pulled out of the SAFF Championship 2026 amid scheduling and player-release concerns, calling them "inaccurate". "We confirm that India's participation in the tournament remains intact," it added. The tournament, which will also feature Pakistan, will take place from November 5 to 17 in Bangladesh.