Philippines at ASEAN Cup 2026: Schedule, Results & Group B Standings

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The Philippines did not play on Group B Matchday 1. Thailand opened with a 5-0 win over Laos, while Malaysia came from behind to beat Myanmar 2-1. That leaves Thailand and Malaysia on three points, the unplayed Philippines on zero points with a neutral goal difference, and Myanmar and Laos below them after defeats.

Carles Cuadrat's side now starts a four-match campaign in 12 days: Myanmar at New Clark City, Laos away in Vientiane, Thailand back in Capas and Malaysia away in Kuala Lumpur. Two teams advance from the group.

Quick facts

Latest Group B results

• Myanmar 1-2 Malaysia — Malaysia recovered from a first-half deficit as Paulo Josué scored twice after the break.
• Laos 0-5 Thailand — Thailand made the strongest opening statement in the group.

The Philippines had the bye and enter Matchday 2 without a result on the board.

Group B standings after Matchday 1

The Philippines are shown third because they have not yet played and therefore have a neutral goal difference, while Myanmar and Laos have already lost. Final tie-break calculations must follow the tournament regulations rather than relying on overall goal difference alone.

Philippines full Group B schedule

What do the Philippines need to reach the semifinals?

The format is straightforward: four group matches and the top two advance. Before the Philippines have kicked a ball, no qualification claim can be mathematical.

• Mathematically clinched: No.
• Immediate priority: Myanmar and Laos are the first two opportunities to build a points base before facing Thailand and Malaysia.
• Six-point start: Winning both first two games would place the Philippines in a strong position before the two toughest fixtures.
• Dropped points early: A draw or defeat against Myanmar or Laos would increase the pressure on the Thailand and Malaysia matches.

Six points were enough for second place in the Philippines' unbeaten 2024 group campaign, but that historical total is not a guarantee for 2026 because every group's results and tie-break situation are different.

Philippines squad for the tournament

Philippine media published a 24-player squad selected by Carles Cuadrat. Because shirt numbers and match-day roles can change, the list below follows the announced player pool rather than inventing numbers or a captain before the first official team sheet.

Goalkeepers

Patrick Deyto, Quincy Kammeraad, Enrico Mangaoang

Defenders

Noah Leddel, Adrian Ugelvik, Jaime Rosquillo, Christian Rontini, Santi Rublico, John Lucero, Daisuke Sato, Scott Woods

Midfielders

Oskari Kekkonen, Cole Mrowka, Sandro Reyes, Javier Mariona, Gavin Muens, Kenji Nishioka

Forwards

Jarvey Gayoso, André Leipold, Pocholo Bugas, Aarran Long, Andres Aldeguer, Martini Rey, Elijah “Rocket” Ritarita

Captaincy: wait for the official match sheet

Regular captain Manny Ott is not in the published 24-player squad. Daisuke Sato is among the most experienced players available, but experience alone does not prove who will wear the armband. The captain field will be updated after the official Philippines – Myanmar team sheet is released.

Carles Cuadrat and the 2026 reset

AFF's Group B preview confirms Carles Cuadrat as the Philippines head coach for the tournament. The squad is notably younger than many recent national-team selections and includes a large number of players with limited senior international experience.

That makes this ASEAN Cup both a competitive campaign and a depth test. The immediate challenge is to preserve the organization that helped the Philippines reach the 2024 semifinals while integrating players who have not yet experienced this tournament at senior level.

How might the Philippines play?

Verified context: Cuadrat has a squad built around experienced names such as Sato, Reyes and Gayoso, surrounded by newer players. The schedule gives the Philippines two home games at New Clark City and two away fixtures.

Editorial interpretation: Against Thailand and Malaysia, a compact defensive shape and fast transitions are likely to be more useful than long spells of possession. Against Myanmar and Laos, the challenge flips: the Philippines may need to take more initiative and create chances against deeper defensive blocks.

Key players to watch

Sandro Reyes

One of the returning creative players from the 2024 run. With several senior regulars absent from the announced squad, his ability to connect midfield and attack becomes even more important.

Jarvey Gayoso

A direct attacking option who can threaten space in transition and gives the side senior international experience.

Daisuke Sato

The veteran defender provides organization and tournament experience to a back line containing several younger names.

Quincy Kammeraad

His performances in the 2024 campaign raised his profile, but veteran Patrick Deyto is also available, so the starting goalkeeper should be confirmed from the match sheet.

Elijah “Rocket” Ritarita

The 19-year-old is one of the clearest symbols of the youth push. His senior role is still developing, so expectations should be framed around opportunity rather than assumed starting status.

Philippines vs Myanmar — opener on 28 July

The first match is at New Clark City Athletics Stadium at 6:00 PM PHT. Myanmar arrive after losing 2-1 to Malaysia despite scoring first, so their opening performance showed both a transition threat and vulnerability after the break.

For the Philippines, three points would immediately put the team into the early top-two conversation. A draw would keep the campaign open but make the trip to Laos more important; a defeat would create significant pressure before Thailand and Malaysia.

Laos vs Philippines — 1 August

AFF lists this as a 17:00 local kickoff at Laos National Stadium KM16 in Vientiane, equal to 6:00 PM in the Philippines. Laos lost 5-0 to Thailand on Matchday 1, but part of that scoreline developed after a red card.

The three-day turnaround after Myanmar makes travel and recovery relevant. This is also a different tactical task: the Philippines may be asked to control more of the ball than they will against Thailand.

Philippines vs Thailand — 4 August

This is the emotional rematch from the 2024 semifinals. The Philippines won the first leg 2-1 in Manila through a late Kike Linares winner, before Thailand won the second leg 3-1 after extra time in Bangkok and advanced 4-3 on aggregate.

Thailand started the 2026 tournament with a 5-0 win over Laos and remain the record seven-time champions. The New Clark City match will show how close the younger Philippine squad is to the region's established benchmark.

Malaysia vs Philippines — 8 August

The Philippines finish Group B at Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium. Malaysia already have three points from their opening win over Myanmar, which means this final match could carry qualification consequences for one or both teams.

It is too early to call it a direct playoff for second place. The correct framing depends on the six Group B matches played before 8 August, so this section will be rewritten as the table develops.

Philippines at the ASEAN Championship

The Philippines have reached the semifinals five times: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2024. They have never reached the final. The 2026 objective is therefore historically significant: another semifinal would make back-to-back last-four appearances, while one more step would produce the country's first final.

The 2024 run: why it matters

The Philippines qualified from Group B in 2024 after finishing second behind Vietnam. AFF confirmed their semifinal place after a 1-0 win over Indonesia. They then beat Thailand 2-1 in the first leg in Manila before losing 3-1 after extra time in Bangkok, 4-3 on aggregate.

The relevance to 2026 is psychological rather than predictive. The squad and coach have changed, but the previous tournament proved that the Philippines can survive a difficult ASEAN group and challenge Thailand over two legs.

2024 vs 2026

What changed in 2026?

• New title partner: the tournament is now called the ASEAN Hyundai Cup.
• New calendar window: the competition runs in July–August instead of the recent year-end pattern.
• Philippines home venue: the two group-stage home matches are at New Clark City Athletics Stadium.
• Younger squad: the published roster contains a larger group of emerging players than the 2024 semifinal team.
• New coach: Carles Cuadrat leads the campaign after Albert Capellas coached the 2024 run.

Key numbers and storylines

• 5 semifinal appearances: 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2024.
• 0 finals: the next historical barrier is a first ASEAN Championship final.
• 24 players: the published 2026 squad emphasizes depth and youth.
• 2 home games: Myanmar and Thailand both visit New Clark City.
• 12 days: all four group matches are compressed between 28 July and 8 August.

Philippines outlook

Base case

The Philippines take four to six points from Myanmar and Laos, then arrive at the Thailand and Malaysia games with qualification still in their own hands.

Upside case

Six points from the first two matches plus a result against Thailand gives the team a realistic path to qualify before or during the final matchday.

Downside case

Dropped points in the first two matches force the young squad to chase results against the two Matchday 1 winners, increasing the importance of goal difference and other tie-break criteria.

What could change the outlook?

1. The Philippines – Myanmar result
2. The margin against Myanmar and Laos
3. Thailand – Malaysia on 1 August
4. Any injuries or suspensions
5. Confirmation of the first-choice goalkeeper
6. Who receives the captain's armband
7. Finishing efficiency against lower blocks
8. Defensive transition quality against Thailand and Malaysia
9. Recovery during the Capas–Vientiane–Capas–Kuala Lumpur sequence

Where to watch in the Philippines

AFF's official broadcast announcement lists Cignal TV with One Sports and One Sports+, plus the Philippine Football Federation Facebook page for the Philippines. Channel assignments can vary, so readers should check the official listing on matchday rather than assume every fixture is on the same linear channel.

Frequently asked questions

What happens next?

• 28 Jul · 6:00 PM: Philippines – Myanmar · New Clark City
• 1 Aug · 6:00 PM PHT: Laos – Philippines · Vientiane
• 4 Aug · 9:00 PM: Philippines – Thailand · New Clark City
• 8 Aug · 9:00 PM: Malaysia – Philippines · Kuala Lumpur