Infantino praises Indonesia after inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup title
Indonesia defeated Thailand on penalties in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on 5 October.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulated Indonesia on winning the first FIFA ASEAN Cup and praised its hosting of the 2026 tournament in an Instagram post on 13 October. He described the national team's title as an outstanding achievement.
Indonesia secured the trophy by beating Thailand in a penalty shootout at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on 5 October. Reflecting on the final, Infantino said the atmosphere and the players' performances demonstrated the quality of football in Southeast Asia.
He said the new competition gave participating teams a platform and created lasting memories. Infantino also thanked Indonesia's football association, PSSI, led by chairman Erick Thohir, along with the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF), supporters and teams for their contributions to the inaugural tournament.
The FIFA ASEAN Cup is a new championship initiated by FIFA in partnership with AFF. The competition forms part of FIFA's official calendar.
