DID Press: Afghanistan and Pakistan have secured places in the final of the 2026 Jubilee Diamond Cup in the Maldives after advancing from the group stage of the four-nation tournament.
Pakistan topped the standings unbeaten, while Afghanistan finished second to book a place in the championship match. The final is scheduled to be played tonight at 8:30 p.m. Kabul time at the National Football Stadium in Malé.
The tournament, held to mark the 75th anniversary of Maldivian football, features Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives and serves as a key preparatory event for upcoming South Asian competitions.