BD storm into SAFF semifinals with 4-0 win over SL

Bangladesh stormed into the final of the TECNO SAFF Championship 2026 after producing a commanding 4-0 victory over Sri Lanka in their final Group A match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.

The hosts dominated the contest to finish their group campaign as champions, giving their home supporters further reason to believe that Bangladesh can win over SL challenge for the regional title.

SoumikSom opened the scoring in the seventh minute, giving Bangladesh an early advantage and setting the tone for an impressive performance. Hamza Choudhury doubled the lead in the 43rd minute, sending the home side into the interval with a comfortable 2-0 cushion.

Bangladesh continued their attacking approach after the break and extended their advantage through Farhan Ali Waheed, who found the net in the 52nd minute.

Sri Lanka struggled to contain the hosts as Bangladesh maintained their pressure and looked for further goals. Rakib added the fourth in the 86th minute to complete a convincing victory.

The result confirmed Bangladesh's position at the top of Group A and secured their place in the final. Their campaign has gathered momentum after an opening 1-0 win over Bhutan, followed by Wednesday's emphatic success against Sri Lanka.

The four-goal performance also provided an encouraging indication of Bangladesh's attacking strength ahead of the title decider.

For head coach Thomas Dooley, reaching the final represents an important step towards the team's ambition of winning the SAFF Championship on home soil. Bangladesh last lifted the regional trophy in 2003 and will now have an opportunity to end their long wait for another title.