MYANMAR will begin their 2026 ASEAN Hyundai Cup campaign against Malaysia after being drawn into Group B at the official group draw.
Group A comprises defending champions Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the qualifying winner between Brunei and Timor-Leste. Group B includes Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
The qualifiers between Brunei and Timor-Leste will be played over two legs on 2 and 9 June. The final tournament will take place from 24 July to 26 August, with group matches scheduled from 24 July to 8 August.
Each team will play four group matches, with two home and two away fixtures. Myanmar will play Malaysia at home on 25 July, travel to face the Philippines away on 28 July, host Laos on 4 August, and conclude the group stage with an away match against Thailand on 8 August.
The ASEAN Football Federation has adjusted the tournament schedule to allow full player availability, moving the competition from the year-end period to the mid-year window. The competition format remains unchanged, with the semifinals and final to be played over home-and-away legs. — Ko Nyi Lay/KZL
