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Indonesia Drops to Third in AFF Cup Group A After Vietnam Loss

From Tempo · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia dropped to third place in Group A of the 2026 AFF Cup after losing 0-3 to Vietnam.
  • Vietnam now leads Group A with seven points, while Singapore is second, also with seven points.
  • Indonesia must win their next match against Singapore to qualify for the semifinals.

The Indonesian national team has fallen to third place in Group A of the 2026 AFF Cup standings following a decisive 0-3 defeat against Vietnam. The loss, which occurred at Pakansari Stadium, leaves Indonesia in a precarious position in the tournament.

Vietnam's victory propelled them to the top of Group A, accumulating seven points from three matches. Singapore also holds seven points, securing the second position. Indonesia, with six points from their three games, now faces a critical must-win situation in their upcoming match.

The goals for Vietnam were scored by Nguyen Van Vi, Nguyen Hai Long, and Nguyen Xuan Son. This result underscores the challenge Indonesia faces as they aim to advance to the semifinals.

Indonesia's path to the semifinals now hinges on their performance against Singapore in their final group stage match on Friday, August 7, 2026. A victory is essential to secure a spot in the next round of the competition.

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