Here is a summary of recent significant matches:
⚽ Recent Match: AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers
The most recent official matches between the two nations were part of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers.
Match Details | Date | Competition | Result | Venue |
Malaysia vs Laos | October 14, 2025 | AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | Malaysia won 5-1 | Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur |
Laos vs Malaysia | October 9, 2025 | AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers | Malaysia won 3-0 | Vientiane, Laos |
Highlights of the 5-1 Victory (October 14, 2025):
Malaysia, nicknamed the Harimau Malaya, secured a strong comeback victory in their home match after being stunned by an early Laos goal.
First Half: Laos took a surprise 1-0 lead in the 20th minute.
Second Half: Malaysia rallied with a dominant performance:
Faisal Halim equalized with a superb free-kick.
Romel Morales scored a brace (two goals) to put Malaysia ahead.
An own goal by a Laos defender increased the lead.
Substitute Paulo Josue sealed the 5-1 win with a late strike.
🏆 Match in the ASEAN Championship (AFF Cup)
The ASEAN Championship is the premier regional tournament, previously known as the AFF Suzuki Cup and AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
A match between Malaysia and Laos took place in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup group stage.
Match Details | Date | Competition | Result |
Malaysia vs Laos | December 24, 2022 | ASEAN Championship | Malaysia won 5-0 |
Malaysia vs Laos | December 2024 (Approximate) | ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 | Malaysia won 3-2 |
Note: While the search results mention a thrilling 3-2 victory for Malaysia in the 2024 ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup, a more detailed schedule table for that tournament doesn't show a direct Malaysia vs. Laos match result. However, a major Malaysian victory in the ASEAN Championship was 5-0 against Laos on December 24, 2022.
