Malaysia-Kyrgyzstan tie to be played at National Stadium


KUALA LUMPUR: The 2026 World Cup-2027 Asia Cup second-round qualifiers’ opening Group D match between Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan on Nov 16 will still be held at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) secretary-general Datuk Noor Azman Rahman said they had alternatives lined up if Kyrgyzstan did not want to play there.

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