Malaysia sit atop Group D with six points in W-Cup qualifiers

Next challenge: Dion Cools and Co will now focus their attention on the Asian Cup Finals in January.

PETALING JAYA: It’s indeed a pleasant surprise as Malaysia will end the year as the most outstanding team from South-East Asia after two matches of the World Cup 2026-Asian Cup 2027 second-round qualifiers.

Harimau Malaya are the only team from the region to earn the maximum six points following a well deserved 1-0 win over Taiwan in Taipei on Tuesday.