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Malaysia's Harimau Malaya will compete in the inaugural 2026 ASEAN FIFA Cup in Indonesia this September, representing a critical opportunity to restore public faith in the national team following a major heritage player scandal that damaged its international standing.
Malaysia's 4-0 thrashing of Laos at home has injected fresh momentum into Harimau Malaya's campaign, though interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe warns that this Saturday's encounter with seven-time champion Thailand will present an altogether different proposition.
Malaysia's football team began their 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Myanmar in Yangon, with captain Paulo Josue scoring both goals to secure an important three points in Group B.