Southeast Asian U19 Schedule, June 6: Cambodia vs. Philippines

The U19 Southeast Asian Championship 2026 is set to commence on June 1st in Indonesia, bringing together 11 national youth teams from the region. The tournament, which will run until June 14th, aims to showcase emerging football talent and foster regional competition.

Group C of the championship features a three-team lineup: Australia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Cambodia is scheduled to make its debut in the tournament on June 6th with a match against the Philippines. This opening fixture is crucial for both teams, especially for the Philippines, who suffered a heavy 0-10 defeat against Australia in their first game and must win against Cambodia to keep their hopes of advancing alive.

Cambodia is considered an intriguing dark horse in this year's tournament. Recent advancements in their youth football programs suggest they could pose a significant challenge and potentially cause upsets. Facing a Philippines team that appears disorganized, Cambodia will be aiming for a full three points from their opening match.

The tournament structure involves a single round-robin within each group. The winners of each of the three groups, along with the best second-placed team across all groups, will qualify for the semifinals. The groups are as follows: Group A comprises Vietnam, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Myanmar. Group B includes Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Group C consists of Australia, Cambodia, and the Philippines.