Singapore Lions vs Thailand in ASEAN Championship semi-finals
The Singapore national football team, the Lions, will face Thailand in the 2026 ASEAN Championship semi-finals. The two-legged series begins on August 15, with Singapore hosting the first match at Jalan Besar Stadium.
Why it matters
This match is a significant regional sporting event involving a historic rivalry in Southeast Asian football.
The Lions singing the National Anthem during the ASEAN Championship Group A match against Indonesia at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Aug 7.
Listen Summarise The Lions will face seven-time champions Thailand in the ASEAN Championship semi-finals on Aug 15 and 18, aiming to overcome their recent losing streak against them. Thailand topped Group B with four wins, scoring 10 goals without conceding, while Singapore finished second in Group A and remain unbeaten in the tournament. The semi-finals will be played over two legs, with Singapore likely to play the first match at Jalan Besar Stadium due to National Day Parade at the National Stadium. AI generated
SINGAPORE – The Lions will be looking to end their hoodoo against rivals Thailand on Aug 15 and 18, when they go up against the record seven-time champions in the 2026 ASEAN Championship’s two-legged semi-finals.
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