JAKARTA - The AFF Cup 2026 draw was completed in Jakarta on Thursday, January 15, 2026, afternoon WIB. As a result, Indonesia was spared from the hell group by entering Group A.
From the results of the draw, Indonesia is in a group with Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, and the winner of the playoff between Timor Leste or Laos.
Meanwhile, Group B will be filled by Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
The 2026 AFF Cup will roll from July 24 to August 26 or outside the FIFA matchday agenda. The schedule makes it difficult for Indonesian diaspora players to meet the Indonesian National Team call-up.
In its history, the AFF Cup has become one of the tournaments that Indonesia has never won. As one of the forces in Southeast Asia, the Garuda Squad has never felt the trophy even though this championship is 30 years old.
However, this time the agenda will be an important test for John Herdman as the new coach of the Indonesian National Team. Moreover, in the introduction session, Herdman stated that he would optimize young players to perform in this event.
AFF Cup 2026 Draw Results
Group A
Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Playoff Winner (East Timor/Brunei)
Group B
Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos
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