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Syauqi demands Indonesia stay grounded

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Syauqi demands Indonesia stay grounded

Jakarta: Syauqi Saud understands clearly the dangers of getting carried away after just one result and he is hopeful that Indonesia will keep their focus after a fantastic start to their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ Group A campaign.

Tuesday’s 5-0 win against Korea Republic highlighted Indonesia’s impressive array of attacking talent, with Syauqi playing a big part despite not getting on the scoresheet.

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ASEAN Wrap: Late twists, big upsets and leaders stay strong

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Late twists, big upsets and leaders stay strong

Kuala Lumpur: A hectic week across ASEAN football delivered plenty of drama and decisive moments, with league leaders tested and chasing sides landing major blows in the race for points and positioning.

In Australia, Central Coast Mariners shared a thrilling 2-2 draw with Auckland FC while Thailand’s title chase tightened further as Port FC claimed a huge win over Ratchaburi to shake up the battle behind runaway leaders Buriram United.

Elsewhere, Persib Bandung continued to set the pace in Indonesia with a narrow win to protect top spot, and Lion City Sailors kept their perfect record intact in Singapore with another ruthless attacking display.

Preview: Group A

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Preview: Group A

Jakarta: The battle for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ title starts on Tuesday with Group A - featuring Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Korea Republic - taking centrestage.

Quarter-finalists in 2024, Iraq and Kyrgyz Republic will look to start their respective campaigns with a statement performance while Indonesia will be counting on home support against Korea Republic.

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Players to watch

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ goes under the microscope with the 16 teams having confirmed their respective squads in their chase for continental glory.

With just two days until the big kick-off, the-AFC.com highlights one player from each team to look out for.

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group A

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

#ACFutsal2026 - Know Your Teams: Group A

Jakarta: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ kicks off in a matter of days with the 16 teams fine tuning their preparations.

As anticipation for the continental showpiece grows, the-AFC.com profiles the cast - starting with Group A.

Herdman vows to lead Indonesia to greater heights

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Herdman vows to lead Indonesia to greater heights

Jakarta: New Indonesia head coach John Herdman has said he will look to harness the enthusiasm of the nation’s passionate support to lead the country into uncharted territory, including at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, after replacing Patrick Kluivert at the helm.

The Englishman, who led Canada to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, was unveiled last week and has already been impressed by the welcome he has received in the Southeast Asian nation.

ASEAN Wrap: Sailors lift Singapore Cup; Buriram, Persib stay in charge

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Sailors lift Singapore Cup; Buriram, Persib stay in charge

Kuala Lumpur: Lion City Sailors FC picked up their first silverware of the season by defeating Tampines Rovers in the Singapore Cup final.

Buriram United and Persib Bandung registered crucial victories in Thailand and Indonesia respectively to stay clear at the top.

In Malaysia, Johor Darul Ta’zim left it late to maintain their perfect record while the title race in Cambodia remained finely poised, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at another exciting week of action across ASEAN.

ASEAN Wrap: Borneo back on top; Buriram held

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Borneo back on top; Buriram held

Kuala Lumpur: Borneo reclaimed the Indonesia Liga 1 lead after a 2-1 win against PSM Makassar.

Buriram United were held in Thailand while Johor Darul Ta'zim remained perfect in Malaysia.

There were also matches in Australia, Cambodia in Myanmar so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across ASEAN.

Indonesia name Herdman as head coach

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Indonesia name Herdman as head coach

Jakarta: Former Canada coach John Herdman has been named the new head coach of Indonesia, the PSSI confirmed on Saturday.
 

The 50-year-old Englishman previously led Canada’s women’s team to the bronze medal at the Olympic Games in 2012 and 2016 before qualifying the country’s men’s team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, their first appearance at the finals in 36 years.

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

#ACLTwo Knockout Stage finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 hopefuls discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.

All eight Round of 16 ties promise to be thrillers with all the hopefuls aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.