Bandung, Jakarta Ready to Host 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Bandung and Jakarta are ready to serve as host cities for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, which will take place in Indonesia for the first time.
Bandung and Jakarta are prepared to host the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, taking place in Indonesia from September 23 to October 3. West Java Provincial Secretary Herman Suryatman confirmed their readiness during a media briefing following an inter-agency coordination meeting with Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir in Jakarta on August 10.
The match will be held at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, with supporting events and training grounds prepared across various locations, including ITB Stadium, Arcamanik Stadium, and Sidolig Stadium. Backup venues Unpad Stadium and IPDN Jatinangor field have also been readied. Jakarta's Head of Youth and Sports Agency, Andri Yansyah, affirmed the city's preparedness, highlighting its extensive experience in hosting international events, and mentioned prepared training grounds such as Banteng Field, Soemantri Brodjonegoro Field, and Fields 1 and 2 at Jakarta International Stadium.
The tournament consists of two divisions—Premier in Indonesia and Challenge in Hong Kong—each featuring multiple teams, with the top teams advancing directly to the final. The Indonesian team is drawn into Group A of the Premier Division along with Malaysia, India, and Singapore.
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