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AFF Cup 2026: Full Group Draw and Match Schedule Announced

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 2026 AFF Cup, also known as the ASEAN Championship, will take place from July 24 to August 26, 2026, featuring 10 Southeast Asian national teams.
  • Indonesia is placed in Group A with Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste, while Group B includes Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
  • The tournament format includes a group stage with two-legged semifinals and a two-legged final.

The 2026 AFF Cup, officially the 2026 ASEAN Championship, is set to kick off on July 24 and run until August 26, 2026. The prestigious Southeast Asian football tournament will feature 10 senior national teams, with Indonesia among the contenders.

For the group stage, the participating teams have been divided into two groups of five. Indonesia finds itself in Group A, competing against Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia, and Timor-Leste. Meanwhile, Group B comprises Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.

Each team is scheduled to play four group-stage matches, with two fixtures at home and two away. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the semifinals, which will be contested over two legs. The championship will culminate in a two-legged final to determine the ASEAN champion.

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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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