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Indonesia national team gears up for AFF 2026 opener against Cambodia

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian national football team is preparing for their opening match against Cambodia in Group A of the AFF 2026 Championship.
  • The team conducted an intense training session focusing on ball possession, game transitions, and finishing.
  • Indonesia aims for a maximum performance to secure a victory in their tournament debut.

The Indonesian national football team, known as the Garuda squad, is intensely preparing for their first match in the ASEAN Championship (AFF) 2026. They are set to face Cambodia on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Pakansari Stadium in Bogor Regency.

On Sunday, the team held a high-intensity training session at the Madya Stadium in the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Jakarta. The drills focused on key aspects of the game, including ball possession, tactical transitions, and precise finishing, indicating a strong emphasis on tactical readiness and offensive strategy.

Indonesia is targeting a maximum performance in this opening Group A fixture. The team's objective is clear: to start their AFF 2026 campaign with a victory, setting a positive tone for the rest of the tournament. This determination reflects their ambition to perform well in the regional championship.

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