{
  "id": 6740752,
  "title": "Hong Kong and Indonesia to host inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup this month",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/hong-kong-and-indonesia-to-host-inaugural-14-team-fifa-asean-cup-this-6740752",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:34:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hong Kong Free Press",
    "slug": "hong-kong-free-press-hongkongfp",
    "url": "https://hongkongfp.com/2026/09/11/hong-kong-and-indonesia-to-host-inaugural-14-team-fifa-asean-cup-this-month/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A groundbreaking FIFA ASEAN Cup will commence later this month, showcasing 14 teams across two divisions played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organizers announced on Thursday. The tournament, comprising the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest countries - Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Bangladesh - will consist of Division 1 and Division 2. The top-tier Division 1 will see eight nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Pakistan - battle it out in two sections of four, with the victors facing off in the first FIFA ASEAN Cup final on October 5. Meanwhile, the second-tier Division 2, hosted by Hong Kong, will pit Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste in two sections of three, with the winners advancing to a final on October 3. FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed his intent behind the tournament, stating, \"The FIFA ASEAN Cup was launched to provide national teams with meaningful competitive opportunities. The competition will strengthen football ties across Southeast Asia.\"",
  "summary": "An inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place later this month featuring 14 teams with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organisers said on Thursday. The 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three guest sides — Hong Kong, Pakistan and Bangladesh — will play in two divisions from September […]",
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        "outlet": "Hong Kong Free Press",
        "title": "Hong Kong and Indonesia to host inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup this month",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/hong-kong-and-indonesia-to-host-inaugural-14-team-fifa-asean-cup-this",
        "published": "2026-09-11T09:34:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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