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Thailand handed Malaysia their first loss of the 2026 ASEAN Cup, winning 2-0 in Bangkok to reclaim the Group B lead. The result keeps the qualification race competitive with the top two advancing to semi-finals.
The Asian Football Confederation has rejected FIFA's plan to privatise World Cup operations, joining UEFA and CONCACAF in opposition. The move threatens Gianni Infantino's presidency and raises serious questions about FIFA's governance structures.
India's football ambitions face mounting challenges as systemic failures and poor governance leave the nation ranked 138th globally, with World Cup qualification appearing increasingly unlikely despite the country's vast population.