President Prabowo Proud as Indonesia Wins FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Historic Victory Over Thailand

Indonesia Juara FIFA ASEAN Cup After Penalty Shootout Victory Against Thailand

Indonesia claimed the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title after defeating Thailand 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw through 120 minutes at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026. President Prabowo Subianto watched the final from the stands alongside a capacity crowd, later praising the squad’s resilience. The victory marks a historic milestone for Indonesian football in the senior international arena.

Prabowo Subianto Praises Squad Resilience and Announces Bonus

President Prabowo Subianto highlighted the squad’s refusal to concede defeat until the final whistle during his post-match remarks at the stadium. “We are happy, we are grateful, we are proud of our team’s struggle,” Prabowo said. The head of state confirmed that financial bonuses would be distributed to the players, noting that the disbursement mechanics would be managed by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). Prabowo emphasized that securing a victory in a formal FIFA international competition represented a first for the national program.

John Herdman Details Tactical Preparation for Penalty Shootout

Head coach John Herdman revealed that the decisive penalty shootout was the result of targeted training sessions prior to the final. CNN Indonesia reported that the English manager selected takers based on their finishing efficiency during practice drills. Kevin Diks, Dean James, Elkan Baggott, and Shayne Pattynama converted their spot-kicks flawlessly for the hosts. Meanwhile, Thailand missed two attempts through Sarach Yooyen and Nattapong Sayriya, whose final left-footed effort was blocked by Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero.

Elkan Baggott Channels 2020 Final Pain into Title Victory

Defender Elkan Baggott admitted that the lingering disappointment of the 2020 AFF Championship final defeat to Thailand fueled his performance in Jakarta. Kompas reported that the 23-year-old center-back used that previous two-legged loss as motivation to help end Indonesia’s long wait for senior regional silverware. The triumph represents the first senior title for the national team since their gold medal at the 1991 SEA Games. Thailand put up stern resistance during the 120-minute contest despite playing with 10 men from the 81st minute onward.

Indonesia Women's National Teams Play October Fixtures

The October 2026 international calendar also features the FIFA U15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, alongside fixtures for the senior women’s national team and the under-17 women’s squad. The Indonesia women’s national team is scheduled to play a FIFA Matchday fixture against Armenia on Saturday, October 10, 2026, followed by a match against Jordan on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Meanwhile, the Indonesia Women’s U17 national team will compete in the 2027 AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup qualification matches in Singapore. Supporters can watch these fixtures through broadcasts on SCTV, Indosiar, Vidio, and the YouTube channel Rans Entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Final

What was the final score between Indonesia and Thailand? The match ended 2-2 after regular time and extra time before Indonesia won the penalty shootout 4-2.

Who missed the decisive penalty for Thailand? Nattapong Sayriya took Thailand’s final spot-kick, which was saved by Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero.

Where was the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final played? The match took place at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday, October 5, 2026.