The round-robin stage of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 concluded in Jalandhar on 2 November, with 13 goals across three matches. Hosts India completed an unbeaten campaign with a commanding victory over Korea, Japan secured second place with a win over Malaysia, while China and Bangladesh shared the points.
With the round-robin stage complete, India, Japan, Malaysia and Korea have advanced to the semi-finals, scheduled for 4 November in Mohali.
China and Bangladesh Share Points in 1–1 Draw
China and Bangladesh played out a closely contested 1–1 draw in the opening match of the day.
China entered the encounter following their 2–2 draw against Japan, while Bangladesh were seeking their first points of the tournament.
Both sides found the net once, but neither could secure the winning goal.
The result saw China finish fifth in the round-robin standings with two points, while Bangladesh earned their first point and finished sixth.
Japan Defeat Malaysia 2–1 to Secure Second Place
Japan delivered an important performance to defeat Malaysia 2–1 in a closely fought encounter.
Having drawn with China in their previous outing, Japan responded with a determined display to claim three valuable points and secure second place in the standings.
Japan finished the round-robin stage with 10 points from five matches, ahead of Malaysia, who secured third place with nine points.
The two teams will meet again in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting rematch in Mohali.
India Overwhelm Korea 8–0 to Complete Perfect Round-Robin Campaign
Hosts India concluded the round-robin stage in emphatic fashion with an 8–0 victory over Korea, registering their fifth consecutive win.
India demonstrated their attacking strength throughout the opening phase, finishing with 34 goals scored and just five conceded across five matches.
Captain Harmanpreet Singh continued his impressive tournament form, extending his lead at the top of the individual goalscoring charts with nine goals.
The result ensured India finished at the top of the standings with a maximum 15 points and a goal difference of +29.
Korea, despite the defeat, finished fourth with six points and will face India again in the semi-finals.
Day 5 Highlights
3 matches played
13 goals scored
India complete the round-robin stage with five victories from five matches
Japan defeat Malaysia to secure second place
China and Bangladesh share the points in a 1–1 draw
Harmanpreet Singh leads the goalscoring charts with nine goals
Final Round-Robin Standings
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 15 |
| 2 | Japan | 10 |
| 3 | Malaysia | 9 |
| 4 | Korea | 6 |
| 5 | China | 2 |
| 6 | Bangladesh | 1 |
Upcoming Matches – Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Venue: Mohali, Punjab
14:00 – China vs Bangladesh (5th Place Playoff)
16:30 – India vs Korea (Semi-Final 1)
19:00 – Japan vs Malaysia (Semi-Final 2)
The knockout stage promises more exciting action, with unbeaten India aiming to continue their impressive form against Korea, while Japan and Malaysia prepare for another closely contested encounter.
The winners of the two semi-finals will advance to the final on 5 November, when the continental champions will be crowned.
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