KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia emerged as the only team from Southeast Asia to advance to Tier B at the 2026 FIFA Under-15 (U-15) World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.
M'sia Is Only Southeast ASEAN Country To Qualify For Tier B Of FIFA U-15 World Cup And Festival
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Malaysia became the only Southeast Asian nation to qualify for Tier B of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan. The team, coached by P. Maniam, finished as runners-up in Group H to secure a spot in the Round of 32.
- Malaysia is the sole Southeast Asian team advancing to Tier B of the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup.
- The squad finished Group H as runners-up with three wins, one draw, and one loss.
- FAM President Datuk Ab Ghani Hassan praised the team's performance and grassroots development efforts.
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