Bangladesh ensure group stage of WC qualifiers

Bangladesh ensure group stage of WC qualifiers

Bangladesh beat visiting Maldives by 2-1 goals in their second leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier held today (Tuesday) at Bashundhara Kings Arena in the city.
Bangladesh had no any alternative option but to win the match after the two teams had a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the World Cup qualifying play-off held in Maldives. The win gave Bangladesh a spot in the group-stage of the World Cup Qualifiers where they were grouped in Group I along with Australia, Palestine, and Lebanon.
Each team will play six matches in a two-legged format meaning Bangladesh will get to play six more international matches in total.