Head Coach Gavin Lee has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming centralised training camp as preparations ramp up for the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup 2026.

The Lions will begin training locally on Tuesday, 23 June, before travelling to Okinawa, Japan from 6–17 July for an overseas training camp that will feature three preparation matches against Japanese opposition.

During their time in Okinawa, Singapore will take on J3 League outfit FC Ryukyu, J4 League side Okinawa SV, as well as J2 League club Albirex Niigata.

“The opposition we’ve selected for this camp is very intentional,” explained Lee.

“As part of the final phase of our preparations, we will face three strong opponents in a short space of time. The schedule has been designed to test the team physically, mentally and tactically, while also challenging us to recover and prepare quickly between matches. Those are the same demands we expect to face during the Hyundai Cup, so this camp is an important opportunity for us to adapt and continue growing as a group.”

Singapore have been drawn into Group A of the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup alongside defending champions Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and Timor-Leste, who secured their place in the tournament after overcoming Brunei Darussalam 6-1 on aggregate in the qualification play-off.

Lee has retained the core of the squad that featured during the June international window, where the Lions recorded a 4-0 victory over Mongolia before narrowly falling 2-1 to Asian Cup-bound China PR.

Among the notable inclusions is 18-year-old defender Luth Harith, who receives his maiden senior national team call-up.

The full-back has previously represented Singapore at both Under-22 and Under-19 levels, most recently featuring at the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Bank Sumut Championship 2026.

“Luth is someone who has shown good progress over the past year and it is clear that he is a player with potential. When he trained with the group in the past, he did not look out of place and this will be a good opportunity for him to gain further experience while contributing to the group,” said Lee.

“He brings youth, excitement and fearlessness to the group. What we’ve liked about him is his willingness to learn and compete, and he takes nothing for granted. We’re looking forward to seeing him grow within this environment.”

As the ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup falls outside of the official FIFA international calendar, clubs are not obligated to release players for national team duty.

With the June and July period coinciding with pre-season preparations across several leagues, the Lions will be without experienced defender Safuwan Baharudin, who remains with Malaysian Super League side Selangor FC ahead of the new season.
Looking ahead to the camp, Lee emphasised that the focus remains firmly on continuing the team’s development and building the habits required to compete consistently at regional level.

“We’ve spoken a lot about remaining calm and consistent, especially when things become uncomfortable,” said Lee.

“Against stronger opposition, there will be periods where we’re under pressure and where things don’t go according to plan. Our challenge is to own those moments rather than allowing them to own us.”

“This camp is unique where we get to spend a lot more time together, so ideally we are able to get a deeper understanding of how we want to play and our identity within it. This can provide another important step in that on-going process as we strive to arrive in the best possible version of ourselves at the tournament.”

Ticketing information for Singapore’s ASEAN Championship Hyundai Cup fixtures will be announced in due course.