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 within five minutes; Indonesia took the lead three minutes later via Dean James's free-kick.
- Indonesia head coach John Herdman called the victory his 'greatest achievement' in football since taking charge in January 2026, noting how deeply football resonates with the Indonesian people.
- President Prabowo Subianto, who watched the final at SUGBK, described the win as 'historic,' while Football Association of Indonesia Chair Erick Thohir praised the team's 'fighting spirit right up to the final second.'
- Indonesia now prepares for the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia, as Erick emphasized the need to address specific weaknesses to remain competitive in preparation for the tournament.
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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.
Indonesia's men's soccer team needed the tie for big penalties to beat Thailand and win the inaugural ASEAN Cup after a 2-2 draw at the end of the extension.
Ganindra Bimo praised Emil Audero after Indonesia defeated Thailand in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final and urged supporters to celebrate together.
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