Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to claim first Fifa Asean Cup

Indonesia won the inaugural Fifa Asean Cup 2026, beating Thailand 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The hosts took the lead before Thailand equalised and later went ahead, only for Indonesia to level again.

Indonesia, coached by John Herdman, lifted the trophy in front of Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto and Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Anthony Hudson’s Thailand had led deep into extra time but could not hold on, having played with 10 men since the 81st minute.

Late goals transform the final

The teams reached half-time level at 0-0 despite creating several dangerous opportunities in an energetic opening period. Indonesia then had a clear chance in the 69th minute, but Mitchell Baker, unmarked in a promising position, shot wide of the left post.

Thailand were reduced to 10 men when Nicholas Mickelson received a second yellow card for a foul on Ole Romeny in the 81st minute. Three minutes later, Indonesia took the lead as Dean James’ free-kick deflected off Iklas Sanron and flew past goalkeeper Saranon Anuin.

Iklas quickly made amends for the own goal. In the 87th minute, he finished a delivery from Seksan Ratree to bring Thailand level at 1-1 and send the final into extra time, denying Indonesia a victory in normal time.

Extra-time lead slips from Thailand

Despite their numerical disadvantage, Thailand went ahead in the 111th minute. Substitute Peeradol Chamrasamee scored on the counter-attack, beating Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero with a well-struck effort and putting his side close to the title.

Indonesia found another equaliser four minutes from the end of extra time. Rizky Ridho’s cross reached Elkan Baggott, whose finish struck the crossbar before crossing the line, making it 2-2 and forcing the final to be decided on penalties.

Indonesia take title as Malaysia finish third

Thailand missed two attempts in the shoot-out: Sarach Yooyen struck their third kick against the post, and Audero saved Nattapong Sayriya’s fourth. Indonesia prevailed 4-2 on penalties to become the competition’s first champions after a final in which both teams had held the lead.

Earlier, Malaysia secured third place with a 1-0 victory over Vietnam in the afternoon’s playoff, while Indonesia ended the tournament with the trophy.