Maldives national football team clinches regional title with 50 goals, ministry says

The Maldives national football team has secured a major victory in a regional competition, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment announced on 1 January 2026. According to the ministry's announcement, the team recorded 50 goals and a total of 26,990 points. The team was formed on 2 January 2026 at 8:00 a.m., and the second leg of the competition was played on 3 January 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The national team went on to win the competition, securing the championship with a total of 26,990 points and 50 goals in the final tournament, the ministry said.