Indonesia win inaugural ASEAN Cup after beating Thailand on penalties
Indonesia won the title on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with Emil Audero saving a decisive Thai spot kick and Kevin Diks converting the clincher.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, Indonesia became the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup champions, defeating Thailand 4-2 on penalties at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta after a 2-2 draw through extra time.
- Thai defender Nicholas Mickelson was sent off in the 81st minute after collecting two yellow cards; Indonesia took the lead via Dean James four minutes later, but Thailand equalized three minutes after to force penalties.
- Indonesia head coach John Herdman called the victory his 'greatest achievement' since taking charge in January 2026, noting that "as of now, winning the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup is my greatest achievement in football."
- President Prabowo Subianto, who watched the final at SUGBK, described the win as "likely the first time in history that we have won an international FIFA match," while Football Association of Indonesia Chair Erick Thohir praised the team's fighting spirit.
- Indonesia is now preparing for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, as PSSI Chair Erick Thohir stated, "Yes, there are many things the coach and I will look at; there are many specific weaknesses we likely need to address in preparation for the Asian Cup.
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Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to lift inaugural Fifa Asean cup
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto (centre) and Fifa president Gianni Infantino (left) hand the trophy to the Indonesian team after their victory in the Fifa Asean Cup 2026 final match against Thailand in Jakarta. (EPA Images pic)JAKARTA: Indonesia clinched the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup 2026 title after edging Thailand 4-2 on penalties following a pulsating 2-2 draw in the final at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium here, tonight.The stadium was …
Winning the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup would be the perfect way for Indonesian national team coach John Herdman to atone for his failure in the AFF Cup.
The Thailand national team coach added that he is always excited to work with rising young players. Of course, there are some players we know and would like to see help the team, but some are injured.
(Dan Tri Newspaper) - Southeast Asian fans have praised and congratulated the Indonesian national team for defeating Thailand in the final and winning the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
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