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The Lao Football Federation has initiated a high-level investigation into serious allegations of match-fixing, bribery, and illegal gambling implicating members of its national team during ASEAN Cup competition.
Malaysia's national football team will compete in the inaugural 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia next month, presented as a pivotal opportunity to rebuild supporter confidence following severe FIFA sanctions over forged player documentation and FAM leadership turmoil.
Thailand handed Malaysia their first defeat of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, winning 2-0 at Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday. The seven-time champions moved atop Group B on goal difference, setting up a crucial matchday-three encounter.
Malaysia's emphatic 4-0 victory over Laos has energized the squad ahead of Saturday's high-stakes encounter with seven-time ASEAN Cup champions Thailand in Bangkok, with interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe acknowledging the step up in difficulty.
Loyal Malaysian football supporters attended Harimau Malaya's ASEAN Cup encounter with Laos despite a boycott call from Ultras Malaya, prioritizing backing the squad over protesting FAM governance issues.