Piala Malaysia 2026: Key Highlights from Round of 16 and Quarter-Finals

The Round of 16 and Quarter-Finals of Piala Malaysia 2026 have been exciting knockout rounds, with strong showings from teams like Johor Darul Ta’zim and Selangor. This blog lists the most important news for fans who want to stay up to date.

Round of 16 Overview

The Round of 16 started on January 17, 2026, with 16 teams from the Malaysia Super League and A1 Semi-Pro League playing two-legged ties. JDT showed off their attacking power by beating PDRM 11-1 on aggregate (1-10 in the first leg and 0-1 in the second).

Selangor beat Kelantan Red Warriors 5-1 overall, with a 2-1 win in the first leg thanks to Faisal Halim’s two goals and a 3-0 win in the second leg thanks to Chrigor Moraes (2) and Halim.

Other progress included Melaka’s 5-2 win over Sabah, DPMM’s 3-1 win over the Kelantan Red Warriors, Kuching City’s 2-1 win over Penang, and KL City’s move past Perak.

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Top Round of 16 Moments

Johor Darul Ta’zim’s 10-1 win over PDRM in the first leg set records and showed how strong they are in the Super League.

Terengganu beat UM-Damansara United 7-0 overall, including a 5-0 win in the second leg. This showed that they were better on offense before they lost in the quarter-finals.

Sabah lost to Melaka 5-2, but they played well. Negeri Sembilan barely beat Immigration 1-0. These ties made a lot of noise with high-scoring drama.

Quarter-Finals Breakdown

The quarter-finals were more intense, with the first legs in late January and the second legs in February 2026. KL City shocked Terengganu by winning 3-2 on aggregate (1-1 away, 2-1 at home) and moving on to the semifinals.

Kuching City beat DPMM 6-2 overall (3-1 in the first game and 3-1 in the second), making them a dark horse. Selangor beat Negeri Sembilan 6-1, with a score of 1-0 away and 5-1 at home.

JDT beat Melaka 8-1 (5-0 in the first game and 3-1 in the second on February 25), keeping their knockout streak alive. These giants are now in the semifinals.

Quarter-Final Match	Aggregate Score	Key Highlights
Terengganu vs KL City	2-3 (KL City win)	1-1 first leg; 2-1 KL City comeback
DPMM vs Kuching City	2-6 (Kuching win)	Kuching’s 3-1 legs showed ruthlessness
Negeri Sembilan vs Selangor	1-6 (Selangor win)	Selangor’s 5-1 second-leg explosion
JDT vs Melaka	1-8 (JDT win)	JDT’s 5-0 opener crushed hopes

Standout Players and Surprises

Faisal Halim was the star of the show for Selangor, scoring multiple goals in both legs and getting praise from fans. JDT’s forwards tore through defenses, and Kuching City’s underdog run shocked many after they beat Penang. Immigration’s shutout loss showed how hard it is for semi-pros. These rounds showed that the Super League was better, with the semifinals set to be very important for the May 23 final.

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