Laos footballer arrested in Asean Championship match-fixing probe

Laos international Soukphachan Lueanthala has been arrested over alleged match-fixing at the 2026 Asean Championship. The Laos football federation referred suspected bribery, illegal gambling and match manipulation to police after the team's heavy group-stage defeats. Lueanthala, who plays for Salavan United, is accused of acting as a link for a betting syndicate believed to be from Vietnam.