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Div 2: Hong Kong, China, Cambodia off to winning starts

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

Div 2: Hong Kong, China, Cambodia off to winning starts

Hong Kong: Hong Kong, China got their FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 2 Group A campaign off to an emphatic start with a 4-0 win over Laos on Sunday.

A late Sin Kakada stunner ensured Cambodia also began their campaign on a winning note, edging Myanmar 1-0 in Group B.

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Preview - FIFA Asean Cup

Kuala Lumpur: Intriguing battles and rivalries renewed are set to take centrestage when the inaugural FIFA Asean Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday.

Divided into two divisions, 11 Southeast Asian nations will compete alongside three guest teams in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Hong Kong, China and the-AFC.com takes a look at what’s in store.

ASEAN Wrap: Champions set the early pace across region

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Champions set the early pace across region

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim continued their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over Negeri Sembilan, while defending champions Cong An Ha Noi FC maintained their perfect record with a 3-0 win over Truong Tuoi Dong Nai in Vietnam. 

In Indonesia, defending champions Persib Bandung came from behind to defeat Persijap Jepara 2-1, while Buriram United opened their Thai League 1 title defence with a 1-0 victory over Chonburi.

There was also action in Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Ouwejan: Second half tweak did the job

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Ouwejan: Second half tweak did the job

Machida: Thomas Ouwejan got the dream debut he was looking for after playing his part in FC Machida Zelvia’s 2-0 win against Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ on Thursday.

The Dutch centre-back, who made his first start since moving from NEC Nijmegen at the end of the summer transfer window and played 74 minutes before being replaced by Yuki Soma, also highlighted the moment when the game was won.

Group H: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-1 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Group H: Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM) 2-1 Kuching City FC (MAS)

Phnom Penh: Moses Dyer netted an injury-time goal to give Phnom Penh Crown FC a hard-earned 2-1 win over Malaysia’s Kuching City FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group H opening tie on Thursday.

The striker, who opened the scoring for the Cambodian Premier League runners-up in the 55th minute, dashed the debutants’ hope in the dying minutes after Ajdin Mujagic had leveled in the 73rd minute.

Group G: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 2-0 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Group G: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) 2-0 Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia made good of home advantage to defeat Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC 2-0 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group G encounter on Thursday.

Australian forwards Mitchell Duke and Tete Yengi got the goals in a match largely dominated by the J League 1 side.

ASEAN Wrap: Champions face early tests across six leagues

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Champions face early tests across six leagues

Kuala Lumpur: Defending champions featured prominently across ASEAN this week, with Johor Darul Ta’zim and Cong An Ha Noi FC extending their perfect starts, while Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC also continued their winning run in Cambodia. 

Persija Jakarta, meanwhile, claimed a dramatic late victory over defending champions Persib Bandung in Indonesia.

Buriram United were held by Chiangrai United in Thailand, while Lion City Sailors fought back from two goals down to draw with Hougang United in Singapore. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: JDT stay perfect as leagues kick off

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim maintained their perfect start to the Malaysia Super League season with a 3-0 victory over DPMM, while Vietnam’s Nam Dinh opened their V.League 1 campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Gia Lai. 

Thailand’s Uthai Thani also impressed with a 4-1 victory over Lamphun Warrior, while Indonesia’s Arema began their Super League campaign with a 4-0 triumph over Isenmulang Kalteng.

Cambodia’s Visakha recorded a 6-1 victory over Tiffy Army, while Myanmar leaders Dagon strengthened their position at the top with a 5-0 win against Ayeyawady. The-AFC.com takes a look at the latest domestic action across ASEAN.

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Yemen; Cambodia 0-5 Kuwait

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Yemen; Cambodia 0-5 Kuwait

Phnom Penh: Japan put on another masterful display to beat Yemen 4-0 in Group G of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers on Sunday and book their place in next year’s Finals.

The 2016 champions closed their campaign with a maximum nine points, netting 16 goals and conceding none while in the later match, Kuwait breezed past Cambodia 5-0 to chalk up their first three points and finish in second ahead of Yemen and the Southeast Asian side on goal difference.

Qualifiers - Group G: Kuwait 1-3 Yemen; Cambodia 0-8 Japan

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Qualifiers - Group G: Kuwait 1-3 Yemen; Cambodia 0-8 Japan

Phnom Penh: Japan placed themselves in pole position in Group G of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers with an 8-0 win against Cambodia on Thursday.

With two wins, Japan only have to avoid defeat against Yemen on Sunday to confirm their ticket to the Finals.

Yemen revived their hopes with a 3-1 win against Kuwait in the earlier match.

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Kuwait; Yemen 1-2 Cambodia

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026

Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Kuwait; Yemen 1-2 Cambodia

Phnom Penh: Japan produced a masterful performance to kick off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group G campaign with a 4-0 defeat of Kuwait on Monday.

Hosts Cambodia also got off to a winning start, defeating Yemen 2-1.

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026

Uzbekistan 2027 hopefuls discover qualification path

Kuala Lumpur: Teams aiming to vie for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027™ title discovered their Qualifiers challenge following the Draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 35 teams were divided into seven groups of five to contest a single round-robin centralised league for the qualifying rounds that run from November 8 to 20, 2026.

The seven group winners will join the nine AFC representatives from the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026 who have automatically qualified - Australia, China PR, Japan (defending champions), Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam - in the Finals.