# Indonesia ASEAN Cup victory

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-asean-cup-victory
> Updated: 2026-10-09T21:19:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Indonesia national football team secured the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title, marking the senior team’s first championship in 35 years after defeating Thailand in a penalty shootout.

Following the victory, players Dean James and Joey Pelupessy discussed their personal bond and the tournament’s success. James, who scored an early goal in the final, noted his confidence during the penalty shootout, while Pelupessy described the win as a sense of redemption. 

In the aftermath of the tournament, players including Calvin Verdonk and Dean James have returned to their respective European clubs. Verdonk, playing for Lille, focused on transitioning back to his club routine, while James, playing for Go Ahead Eagles, noted the contrast between the intense public attention in Indonesia and the anonymity he experiences in the Netherlands.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Indonesia players return to European clubs after ASEAN Cup victory

After helping Indonesia win the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, players Calvin Verdonk and Dean James have returned to their European clubs, noting the transition from intense Indonesian fame to club duties.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-players-return-to-european-clubs-after-asean-cup-victory

### 2026-10-09: Dean James and Joey Pelupessy discuss Indonesia's ASEAN Cup win

Indonesia national team teammates Dean James and Joey Pelupessy discuss their friendship and ASEAN Cup victory, including a humorous hotel mishap and their roles in the tournament final.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dean-james-and-joey-pelupessy-discuss-indonesias-asean-cup-win

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