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Indonesia win inaugural ASEAN Cup after beating Thailand on penalties
Indonesia claimed the inaugural title after Thailand was reduced to 10 men, with the match decided by penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw in extra time.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, Indonesia defeated Thailand 4-2 on penalties to win the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, following a 2-2 draw after extra time.
- Topping Group A with seven points, Indonesia reached the final following a 9-2 victory over Bangladesh on October 1, 2026, fueled by Mitchell Baker's five goals.
- With over 70,000 spectators in attendance, Millwall defender Elkan Baggott scored in extra time and the penalty shootout, helping secure the title under coach John Herdman.
- President Prabowo Subianto and FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the match, while PSSI Chairperson Erick Thohir praised the team's "fighting spirit" amid a security deployment of 10,121 personnel.
- Coach John Herdman called the victory his "greatest achievement in football," while emphasizing the team must address specific weaknesses to prepare for the 2027 Asian Cup and 2030 World Cup ambitions.
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·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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·Berlin, Germany
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·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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