Timnas Indonesia is set to kick off its campaign in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, featuring matches scheduled from September 23 to October 3, 2026, with all fixtures aligned with the official FIFA Matchday calendar to impact world rankings, according to Poskota.co.id.
Tournament Format and Group A Opponents
The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 features 14 national teams split across two distinct tiers: the Premier Division and the Challenge Division, as reported by Poskota.co.id. Indonesia serves as the host nation for the Premier Division matches. Skuad Garuda occupies Group A alongside India, Malaysia, and Singapura (Singapore), while Group B consists of Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand, and Filipina (Philippines). Meanwhile, the Challenge Division takes place in Hong Kong, grouping Hong Kong, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Kamboja (Cambodia), Laos, and Timor Leste.
Squad Updates and Preparation
Head coach John Herdman has revised his squad, finalizing a roster of 23 players for the tournament, according to CNN Indonesia. Detiksport noted that the team has ramped up training sessions to sharpen tactics ahead of their opening fixtures. Antara News Lampung reported that Herdman expressed strong optimism regarding the squad’s chances of clinching the FIFA ASEAN Cup title. Kompas.com observed that 21 players attended the opening training session, which included several late additions to the player pool.
Schedule and How to Watch Live
Matches in the Premier Division get underway with Matchday 1 fixtures on Friday, September 25, 2026, according to Poskota.co.id. Football fans across Indonesia can follow the tournament via multiple platforms under the Emtek Group, including SCTV, Indosiar, Vidio, Moji, and Nex Parabola, ensuring comprehensive broadcast coverage throughout the regional competition.
What Comes Next
The team continues its final tactical preparations on the training pitch ahead of the opening matchday on September 25, 2026. Stay tuned for further updates on starting line-ups and post-match analysis.
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