Malaysia opened FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Division 1 Group A with a 3-0 win over Bangladesh in Jakarta. VnExpress reported that Arif Aiman scored in the 18th and 37th minutes, before Bergson da Silva added a third in the 52nd minute of the September 25 match.

Coach Tan Cheng Hoe's side controlled much of the contest and created further chances after going three goals ahead. Malaysia were scheduled to face hosts Indonesia on September 28.