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Malaysia fell to a 0-2 defeat against Vietnam in the opening leg of their Hyundai AFF Cup semi-final at Cheras Stadium, leaving the Harimau Malaya with significant work ahead in the second leg in Hanoi.
Malaysia's national football team advanced to the 2026 ASEAN Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 victory over the Philippines at home, finishing second in Group B with nine points.
Malaysia will compete in the inaugural 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia next month, presenting an opportunity to restore national football credibility following FIFA sanctions and FAM leadership turmoil.
Dedicated Malaysian football supporters turned out for Harimau Malaya's ASEAN Cup clash with Laos despite a boycott call from Ultras Malaya over governance turmoil at the Football Association of Malaysia.
Malaysia's national football team claimed a dominant 4-0 victory over Laos in their second Group B match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, maintaining an unbeaten record and moving to the top of the standings.
Malaysia's captain Paulo Josue scored twice to defeat Myanmar 2-1 in the 2026 ASEAN Cup Group B opener, giving the national team an ideal start under interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe's leadership.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has articulated Malaysia's long-term aspiration to host the FIFA World Cup, while hoping the national team will qualify to represent Southeast Asia in the prestigious global tournament.