The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has revealed a significant FIFA Tier-1 international friendly match between Bangladesh and San Marino, set to occur on June 5, 2026, in San Marino.
This upcoming game will be a momentous occasion for Bangladesh football, as it represents the team’s inaugural international encounter against a European rival and their first match to be played on European turf, as confirmed in a BFF press statement. San Marino will also experience a unique event, encountering an Asian national team for the first time in their football history.
As per the most recent FIFA rankings, Bangladesh currently holds a position around 181st globally, while San Marino occupies the bottom spot at 211th. Despite their low ranking, San Marino has demonstrated improvements in recent times, especially in competitive matches within UEFA competitions. Notably, they secured a historic 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League, marking only their second competitive win in history.
The specific details regarding the venue, match kickoff time, and broadcasting arrangements will be disclosed in the upcoming announcements, as highlighted in the BFF press release.