ASEAN Cup
The 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup is a new regional football tournament organized by FIFA for men's national teams in Southeast Asia alongside invited guest countries. Modelled after the FIFA Arab Cup, this official FIFA-sanctioned regional competition operates across two divisions with a total of 14 national teams.
The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will consist of two divisions. Division 1, which will be hosted by Indonesia, will also include Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the two guests Bangladesh and Pakistan. Division 2, besides hosts Hong Kong China (also a guest participant), will see Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Timor-Leste line up in the second tier.
Venues (Stadiums)
The tournament is co-hosted across two countries utilising four primary stadiums.
Division 1 (Indonesia)
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta, Indonesia)
Si Jalak Harupat Stadium (Bandung, Indonesia)
Division 2 (Hong Kong, China)
Kai Tak Stadium (Hong Kong)
Mong Kok Stadium (Hong Kong)
Teams and Star Players
The 14 participating national teams across both divisions and two of their notable star players include:
Division 1 Teams, Indonesia
Star Players: Thom Haye, Ragnar Oratmangoen
Thailand
Star Players: Teerasak Poeiphimai, Yotsakorn Burapha
Vietnam
Star Players: Nguyễn Đình Bắc, Nguyễn Hoàng Đức
Malaysia
Star Players: Paulo Josué, Wan Kuzain
Singapore
Star Players: Ilhan Fandi, Hariss Harun
Philippines
Star Players: Jarvey Gayoso, Gavin Muens
Bangladesh
Star Players: Topu Barman, Jamal Bhuyan
Pakistan
Star Players: Otis Khan, Easah Suliman
Division 2 Teams, Hong Kong, China
Star Players: Matt Orr, Everton Camargo
Cambodia
Star Players: Sieng Chanthea, Prak Mony Udom
Myanmar
Star Players: Maung Maung Lwin, Win Naing Tun
Laos
Star Players: Bounphachan Bounkong, Phithack Kongmathilath
Brunei Darussalam
Star Players: Azwan Ali Rahman, Hakeme Yazid Said
Timor-Leste
Star Players: João Pedro, Mouzinho
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