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2026 President's Cup Set to Kick Off With Eight Teams

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 President's Cup football tournament will feature eight teams, including five Indonesian clubs and three from Southeast Asia.
  • Indonesian teams Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, Arema FC, Persebaya Surabaya, and PSMS Medan will compete alongside Singapore's Tampines Rovers, Brunei's DPMM FC, and Thailand's Port FC.
  • Scheduled from July 25 to August 6, the tournament serves as a warm-up for clubs before the 2026/2027 official season.

The 2026 President's Cup is set to kick off with an expanded field of eight teams, signaling a boost for regional football competition. The tournament will host five top Indonesian clubs: Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, Arema FC, Persebaya Surabaya, and PSMS Medan.

The 2026 President's Cup will be followed by eight participants, consisting of five domestic teams namely Persija Jakarta, Persib Bandung, Arema FC, Persebaya Surabaya and PSMS Medan, as well as three other teams, namely Tampines Rovers from Singapore, DPMM FC from Brunei Darussalam and Port FC from Thailand, which will take place from July 25 to August 6.

— Tsamara AmanyChairperson of the Organizing Committee of the President's Cup 2026, Tsamara Amany, stated the participant list during a press conference.

Joining the Indonesian contingent are three prominent Southeast Asian teams: Tampines Rovers from Singapore, DPMM FC from Brunei Darussalam, and Port FC from Thailand. Their participation is expected to enhance the competitive quality and strengthen the regional atmosphere of the event.

The participation of three clubs from Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and Thailand is expected to increase the quality of competition and strengthen the regional competition atmosphere in the 2026 President's Cup.

— UnknownThe article notes the expected benefits of including international teams in the tournament.

Organized by PSSI, the President's Cup 2026 will run from July 25 to August 6. This timing positions the tournament as a crucial preparatory phase for the participating clubs as they gear up for the official 2026/2027 season. The event was announced at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, July 6, 2026, attended by PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir and other key organizing committee members.

The 2026 President's Cup tournament is scheduled to take place from July 25 to August 6 as a warm-up event for the participating clubs before facing the official 2026/2027 competition season.

— UnknownThe article explains the purpose and timing of the tournament.
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