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Indonesia AFF 2026 – Opening match vs Cambodia

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Indonesia’s senior men’s side, coached by John Herdman, confirmed a 26‑player squad after a 50‑player camp, keeping three goalkeepers and a mix of senior internationals, overseas‑based players and naturalised talent. The AFF Cup opened on 24 July 2026, with Indonesia slated to face Cambodia on 27 July at Pakansari Stadium, followed by Timor Leste and Vietnam. Ahead of the opener, Herdman reiterated expectations of expects a comfortable two‑to‑three‑goal victory win and has named defender Rizky Ridho as likely captain. A win victory would also add roughly one point to Indonesia’s FIFA ranking. The match features will feature several naturalised players making their debut — – Mitchell Baker, Tim Geypens, Jens Raven Jordi Amat, Eliano Reijnders, Ivar Jenner and Brian Fatari — while veteran Ridho leads Thom Haye – with 54 caps. five additional squad members earmarked for possible debuts. Indonesia holds a dominant record over Cambodia – 17 wins in 18 meetings, scoring 80 and conceding 10. Cambodia’s captain‑goalkeeper Hul Kim Huy voiced “200 % confidence” in his side’s chances. Fitness concerns linger for winger Marselino Ferdinan after a training‑ground injury, with a fitness test pending. The game will be broadcast live on RCTI, Global TV and Vision+, and streamed online. Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian and BTN chairman Sumardji urged fans to fill the 30 000‑seat venue, citing the tournament’s economic and talent‑development benefits. Domestic action continued as Persebaya Surabaya edged Persija Jakarta 1‑0 in the President’s Cup group stage on 26 July, highlighted by an own‑goal from Persija defender Radovan Pankov. Earlier tournament news noted Singapore’s 2‑1 win over Cambodia and Vietnam’s naturalised forward line, while the squad’s chemistry was praised as a stepping‑stone toward the 2027 Asian Cup.

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  1. 2026-07-27 06:55 UTC Indonesia AFF 2026 – Opening match vs Cambodia
  2. 2026-07-27 06:52 UTC Indonesia AFF 2026 – Opening match vs Cambodia
  3. 2026-07-27 05:21 UTC Indonesia AFF 2026 football updates – Late July
  4. 2026-07-27 03:04 UTC Indonesia AFF 2026 football updates – Late July

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