The ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) has officially released the match schedule for the prestigious 2026 AFF Cup. The Indonesian National Team, placed in Group A, is set to play four matches in the group stage, consisting of two home games and two away games.
To navigate Southeast Asia's top football competition, the Garuda squad has chosen Pakansari Stadium in Cibinong, Bogor Regency, as their main home base. The stadium, a source of pride for the people of Bogor, is prepared to host two tough opponents, namely Cambodia and arch-rivals Vietnam.
Indonesia's group stage journey will begin on Monday, July 27, 2026, by hosting Cambodia at 20:30 WIB at Pakansari Stadium. Following the opening match, the Red and White squad will travel to Thailand for an away match against Timor-Leste at Chonburi Stadium on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 18:00 WIB.
The toughest challenge for the Garuda squad is predicted to come in the third match when they host Vietnam at Pakansari Stadium on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 20:30 WIB. The fierce rivalry between the two nations is sure to deliver a high-tension match. Subsequently, Indonesia's group stage campaign will conclude with an away match against Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 20:00 WIB.
The national team's main target is to secure a top-two finish in Group A to seal a ticket to the semifinals. If they qualify, the tournament format will use a home-and-away system, with the first leg of the semifinals held on August 15-16, followed by the second leg on August 18-19, and the finals scheduled for August 22 and 26, 2026.
