ASEAN Cup 2026: Schedule, Results, Standings & Live Updates

UPDATED AFTER THE 27 JULY MATCHES

The ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 is now six matches into its 20-game group stage. Singapore are the first team to reach six points after beating Timor-Leste 2-0, while Indonesia opened their campaign with a 5-1 win over Cambodia. Vietnam remain strongly placed after their 7-0 opening victory, and Group B resumes on 28 July with Malaysia facing Laos and the Philippines beginning against Myanmar.

This page is the permanent international live hub for the tournament. Results, standings, fixtures, qualification scenarios and the knockout bracket will be updated here rather than split across thin schedule or table pages.

Live tournament status

Quick facts

Latest ASEAN Cup 2026 results

Current standings

Group A — after the 27 July matches

Singapore have the points lead because they have played twice. Vietnam sit above Indonesia among the three-point teams on current goal difference. The next Group A round on 31 July — Vietnam vs Singapore and Timor-Leste vs Indonesia — will make the table much more comparable.

Group B — before the 28 July matches

The Philippines had the opening bye and therefore enter on 28 July without a result. Thailand and Malaysia already hold three points, so the first Philippine match against Myanmar and Malaysia's home game against Laos immediately matter to the semifinal race.

Full group-stage schedule

Kickoff times below show the local venue time and UTC. Completed matches show the final score.

The official competition schedule currently lists Timor-Leste vs Indonesia at 18:00 local time on 31 July. Earlier secondary listings differed, so this page follows the current AFF/ASEAN United FC schedule and will recheck kickoff times on matchday.

Stadiums & match-by-match guides

The international hub links to a dedicated English match page for all 20 confirmed group-stage fixtures, while local GEO hubs focus on their national teams.

What happens next?

Qualification picture

Group A

• Clinched: nobody.
• Early advantage: Singapore have six points, but have played twice.
• Strong chasing position: Vietnam and Indonesia both have three points from one match.
• Under pressure: Cambodia and Timor-Leste have no points after two games.

The important sequencing issue is games played. Singapore's six points are real leverage, but Vietnam and Indonesia still have three matches left. Vietnam-Singapore on 31 July and Indonesia-Vietnam on 3 August are the clearest direct tests among the current top three.

Group B

• Clinched: nobody.
• Early advantage: Thailand and Malaysia won their opening matches.
• Unplayed: the Philippines start on 28 July.
• Need a response: Myanmar and Laos lost Matchday 1.

Thailand-Malaysia on 1 August is an obvious top-of-group marker, but the Philippines can change the shape of the race quickly if they take points from Myanmar and Laos before facing the two opening-round winners.

Team-by-team guide

Vietnam

The defending champions opened with the tournament's biggest score so far, 7-0 against Timor-Leste. Kim Sang-sik still has the creative spine that won in 2024, while Nguyen Dinh Bac's opening hat-trick and Nguyen Xuan Son's return give Vietnam several finishing routes. The next two games, Singapore at home and Indonesia away, are much stronger tests than the opener.

Singapore

Gavin Lee's side are the early points leaders after beating Cambodia 2-1 and Timor-Leste 2-0. Ilhan Fandi has scored in both matches, and the Lions have converted two very different game states: a late rescue in Phnom Penh and a more controlled home win.

Indonesia

Indonesia's first match underlines why they remain a major storyline: 5-1 against Cambodia and a debut hat-trick for Mitch Baker. The country still carries the competition's most famous unfinished story — six runner-up finishes without a title.

Thailand

The record seven-time champions began with a 5-0 win over Laos. Anthony Hudson's tournament squad is younger than many recent Thailand groups, but the opening performance showed that the new cycle can still produce immediate attacking output.

Malaysia

Malaysia came from behind to beat Myanmar 2-1 through two Paulo Josué goals. Interim coach Tan Cheng Hoe now has two critical home/away markers: Laos at home on 28 July and Thailand away on 1 August.

Philippines

The 2024 semifinalists had the first-round bye. Carles Cuadrat's younger squad begins against Myanmar before facing Laos, Thailand and Malaysia. Their first two games are the clearest opportunity to build a points base before the Group B heavyweights.

Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos and Timor-Leste

Cambodia have shown attacking moments but are 0-for-2 after facing Singapore and Indonesia. Myanmar pushed Malaysia before losing, Laos suffered a heavy opening defeat to Thailand, and Timor-Leste have conceded nine without scoring after matches against Vietnam and Singapore. All four can still alter qualification by taking points from the contenders.

Power shift in Southeast Asian football

This tournament is too young for a definitive hierarchy, but the first six matches already show a more crowded top tier than the old Thailand-versus-everyone narrative.

Players to watch

• Nguyen Dinh Bac · Vietnam: three goals in the 7-0 opener.
• Nguyen Xuan Son · Vietnam: 2024 Golden Boot and MVP, now back in the tournament cycle.
• Ilhan Fandi · Singapore: decisive scorer against Cambodia and opener against Timor-Leste.
• Hariss Harun · Singapore: veteran leadership in a team that has started 2-for-2.
• Mitch Baker · Indonesia: hat-trick on his international debut in the 5-1 win over Cambodia.
• Paulo Josué · Malaysia: two goals in the comeback against Myanmar.
• Kakana Khamyok · Thailand: scored twice in the 5-0 opening win.
• Sarach Yooyen · Thailand: experience and midfield control in a younger squad.
• Sandro Reyes · Philippines: an important returning midfielder from the 2024 semifinal cycle.

Format, bracket and the away-goals correction

Ten teams are split into two groups of five. Every team plays four group matches — there is one bye because each group has an odd number of teams — and the top two advance. The semifinals and final are both two-legged.

Biggest remaining group matches

• Vietnam vs Singapore · 31 Jul: the holders against the only team currently on six points.
• Thailand vs Malaysia · 1 Aug: two opening-round winners and one of the region's most established rivalries.
• Indonesia vs Vietnam · 3 Aug: a direct contest between two Group A title-level ambitions.
• Philippines vs Thailand · 4 Aug: a rematch of a 2024 semifinal pairing.
• Singapore vs Indonesia · 7 Aug: final-round pressure with top-two implications likely.
• Malaysia vs Philippines · 8 Aug: the last Group B matchday could turn this into a direct qualification game.

2024 vs 2026: what actually changed?

The meaningful 2026 differences are the Hyundai title partnership, the summer calendar and the squad-availability consequences of that timing. The knockout tiebreak should not be presented as a new 2026 innovation.

Competition history and all-time titles

Indonesia's six runner-up finishes — 2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2020 — remain one of the defining records of the tournament. Vietnam's 2024 win over Thailand moved the holders to three titles and created the current back-to-back challenge.

Recent finals

Tournament outlook: three evidence-based scenarios

Base case

Vietnam and Thailand remain the most proven title candidates, with Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia currently giving the strongest evidence that the semifinal field will not be automatic. This is an editorial assessment based on title history, 2024 performance and the first 2026 results — not a betting prediction.

Upside surprise

Singapore turn their 2-for-2 start into a top-two finish and carry momentum into the knockout stage, or Indonesia's 5-1 opening performance proves representative rather than merely an opening-day spike. The direct games against Vietnam will tell us much more.

Disruption case

The Philippines reproduce their 2024 semifinal level and make Group B a three- or four-team race, while one of the traditional finalists is forced into a difficult cross-group semifinal. The first signal arrives on 28 July against Myanmar.

Where to watch ASEAN Cup 2026

The official 17 July broadcast announcement says all 28 tournament matches will be carried across television and digital platforms. Availability is territorial, so viewers should use the official broadcaster for their market and verify the specific channel on matchday.

Malaysia note: the official 17 July regional table does not list a Malaysia television/OTT row. This page therefore does not present Astro, Astro Go or Sooka as confirmed tournament broadcasters unless an official update is published later.

ASEAN Cup 2026 FAQ

When is ASEAN Cup 2026?

The ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 runs from 24 July to 26 August 2026.

Who leads Group A right now?

After the matches on 27 July, Singapore lead Group A with six points from two games. Vietnam and Indonesia have three points from one game each.

Who leads Group B?

Thailand lead Group B on goal difference ahead of Malaysia; both won their opening match. The Philippines had the Matchday 1 bye.

What were the latest ASEAN Cup 2026 results?

On 27 July Singapore beat Timor-Leste 2-0 and Indonesia beat Cambodia 5-1.

Who are the defending champions?

Vietnam are the defending champions after winning the 2024 tournament.

How many teams reach the semifinals?

The top two teams in each five-team group advance to the semifinals.

When are the semifinals?

The semifinal first legs are on 15 and 16 August, with the second legs on 18 and 19 August.

When is the ASEAN Cup 2026 final?

The two-legged final is scheduled for 22 and 26 August 2026.

How many ASEAN titles have Thailand won?

Thailand have won seven titles, the competition record.

How many ASEAN titles have Vietnam won?

Vietnam have won three titles: 2008, 2018 and 2024.

Has Indonesia ever won the ASEAN Championship?

No. Indonesia have finished runners-up six times but have not won the title.

Is the ASEAN Cup the same competition as the AFF Cup?

Yes. The regional championship has previously been widely known as the AFF Championship or AFF Cup; the 2026 sponsored name is ASEAN Hyundai Cup.

Does the away-goals rule apply in the 2026 knockout stage?

No. If a two-legged tie is level after the second leg, the regulations move to extra time and, if necessary, penalties. This was already the approach in the 2024 regulations, so it should not be described as a brand-new 2026 change.

Where can I watch ASEAN Cup 2026?

Broadcast partners vary by country. The official 17 July announcement lists FPT Play and VTV6 in Vietnam, TrueVisions in Thailand, Cignal and OneSports in the Philippines, Mediacorp in Singapore, MNC in Indonesia and other local partners. OneFootball is listed for the rest of the world excluding Asia-Pacific.

What is the next major update for this page?

The next update is due after the Group B matches on 28 July: Malaysia vs Laos and Philippines vs Myanmar.

Live update policy

• After every group matchday: results, tables, next fixtures and qualification math.
• After semifinal pairings are known: bracket, venues and aggregate tracking.
• After each knockout leg: aggregate score and next-leg requirements.
• After the final: champion, history table and a post-tournament evergreen recap.

Sources and fact-checking

• ASEAN United FC — official match schedule and results
• ASEAN United FC — standings and knockout bracket
• ASEAN Football Federation — official 2026 competition schedule
• ASEAN United FC — official regional broadcast announcement, 17 July
• ASEAN United FC — Singapore 2-0 Timor-Leste match report

Editorial analysis is labelled as analysis. Dynamic fields such as standings, kickoff times, injuries and broadcast channels are rechecked during the tournament.