The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) has announced a 42-player preliminary squad for the Senior Men’s National Team training camp as the country prepares for the SAFF Championship 2026.According to the federation’s notice dated 5 October, the first phase of training will run from 12 to 24 October at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, with daily sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon.
Players from Paro FC and BFF Academy FC will continue their club commitments and examinations during the first phase. They will join the full squad for the second phase, scheduled from 26 October to 2 November.The national team is scheduled to travel on 3 November before beginning its SAFF Championship campaign against Bangladesh on 5 November. Bhutan will then face Sri Lanka on 8 November.
The preliminary squad includes players from eight clubs and teams, with Royal Thimphu College FC contributing the largest number, with 12 players. BFF Academy FC follows with eight players, while Thimphu City FC has seven and Paro FC has six.The selection reflects contributions from clubs across Bhutan, alongside Tenzin Norbu of Balga SC in Australia.The training camp will bring the called-up players together ahead of Bhutan’s opening fixtures. The team will use the preparation period to train as a full squad before competing against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the group-stage matches.
Bhutan’s performance in the upcoming championship will be closely watched by football supporters as the national side prepares for the regional competition and the list is given below.
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