Bangladesh National Football Team Lineup vs Sri Lanka CONFIRMED: Hamza Chaudhary Starts for Bengal Tigers

Matchday 2 of the 15th edition of the SAFF Championship 2026 will see hosts Bangladesh take centre stage in Group A against Sri Lanka in at the National Stadium. While the hosts have already tasted success in the tournament opener, the visitors are still looking for the sweet feeling of victory. Millions of fans will be determined and looking forward to check out the Bangladesh national football team lineup vs Sri Lanka, which sees a massive return and captaincy call from coach Booley for the Bengal Tigers.

He has named former Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury as a starter, bringing top-tier English Championship experience to a squad hungry for a second win this term.

Following a gritty 1-0 win over Bhutan, coach Dooley has decided to stick with Choudhury and trust him to anchor the midfield and dictate the tempo for a team looking to reshape its tactical identity on the regional stage. Additionally the Sheffield United midfielder will be the captain over the 90 minutes.

Bangladesh National Football Team Lineup Confirmed vs Sri Lanka

Fans can realize that the coaching staff have made some minor tactical tweaks while analyzing the confirmed Bangladesh national football team lineup vs Sri Lanka. After a worrying 1-0 win against Bhutan, the Bengal Tigers will want to showcase their dominance in Group A with a commanding result.

Bangladesh National Team Lineup vs Sri Lanka

Goalkeeper: Mehedi Srabon

Defenders: Saad Uddin, Zidane Yousuf, Tariq Kazi, Zayyan Ahmed

Midfielders: Hamza Choudhury, Shamit Shome, Quazem Shah

Attackers: Mo Ibrahim, Rakib Hossain, Farhaan Ali