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Indonesia to host FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as PSSI sets championship target
Indonesia is set to host the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, scheduled from September 25 to October 5. The Indonesian national team, coached by John Herdman, has been assigned a championship target by PSSI. Indonesia will compete in Group A of the Premier Division alongside Malaysia, Singapore, and Bangladesh, with matches primarily held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
Separately, the Merdeka Run 2026 took place in Jakarta on August 29, attracting over 10,000 participants for an 8-kilometer race. The event, held to commemorate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day, featured diverse participants, including wheelchair athletes and runners in cultural costumes. Registration for the run saw high demand, with tickets selling out within two hours.
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Elkan Baggott · Erick Thohir · FIFA · FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 · Indonesia · Indonesia National Team · Indonesia national football team · John Herdman · Merdeka Run 2026 · Merdeka Run 2026 · PSSI · Vietnam
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Merdeka Run 2026 included a specific category for wheelchair athletes. berita.liputan6.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from September 25 to October 5, 2026. www.ule.co.id · en.baoquocte.vn · katadata.co.id · www.medcom.id
- [● 4 SOURCES] PSSI has set a championship target for the Indonesian national team in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. www.jedadulu.com · www.ule.co.id · www.jpnn.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 4 SOURCES] Indonesia is placed in Group A of the Premier Division alongside Malaysia, Singapore, and Bangladesh. www.jedadulu.com · en.baoquocte.vn · katadata.co.id · www.medcom.id
- [● 4 SOURCES] Indonesia will host the Premier Division of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. www.jedadulu.com · en.baoquocte.vn · katadata.co.id · www.medcom.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Registration tickets for the Merdeka Run 2026 sold out online within two hours. redaksiaceh.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Merdeka Run 2026 featured an 8-kilometer running route through Jakarta. redaksiaceh.com · sports.okezone.com · visual.republika.co.id
- [● 3 SOURCES] More than 10,000 runners participated in the Merdeka Run 2026 event in Jakarta. redaksiaceh.com · visual.republika.co.id