Phnom Penh: The report describes June 2026 as an important month for Cambodian football, with the men’s, women’s and under-19 (U19) national teams all recording notable international achievements. Preah Sihanouk television station KPS99TV highlights three football events from this month.
1. A historic men’s national-team win over Hong Kong
Cambodia’s men beat Hong Kong 2–0 on June 9, 2026, at the National Olympic Stadium in front of more than 20,000 supporters.
The report says this was Cambodia’s first victory in 12 meetings with Hong Kong since 1957, ending a difficult record spanning decades and demonstrating progress in Cambodian football.
2. Cambodia U19s set a new ASEAN competition record
Cambodia’s under-19 national team reached the semi-finals of the ASEAN U19 Championship for the first time in its history, after a strong performance.
The achievement followed a 3–0 group-stage win against the Philippines and a 2–2 draw against Australia, which the report describes as showing the potential and promise of the next generation of players.
3. Cambodia’s women show strength internationally
Cambodia’s women’s national team showed progress in international competition, beating Singapore 5–0 and drawing 1–1 with hosts Indonesia.
The report says these results reflected improved competitiveness and provided an important foundation for the future development of women’s football in Cambodia.
It describes June 2026 as a historic month, showing parallel progress by the men’s, women’s and youth teams and offering new hope and confidence for Cambodia’s regional and international football future. By: Teav Vichat
