Pan-gon targets minimum points needed for Malaysia to qualify for the third round


Get cracking!: Kim Pan-gon instructing his players during a training session. — FAM

PETALING JAYA: It’s no laughing matter but national coach Kim Pan-gon is targeting a minimum of 12 points out of six matches to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup-2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.

The South Korean is optimistic that the Harimau Malaya squad can confirm their slot as the 18 best teams in Asia if they can secure at 12 points.

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