Jakarta, Aktualita.co —The Indonesian national team will face a do-or-die match against Bangladesh in the final Group A Division 1 game of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. The Indonesia vs Bangladesh duel will take place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Thursday (10/1/2026).
The match is scheduled to kick off at19:30 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) or 20:30 WITA (Central Indonesian Time). This match is crucial as it determines the Garuda’s chances of becoming Group A winners and advancing to the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final.
Indonesia currently sits in second place in Group A after collecting four points from two matches. John Herdman’s squad has the same number of points as Malaysia but remains behind the Harimau Malaya due to goal difference.
This situation means Indonesia not only needs a win against Bangladesh but must also monitor the result of the Malaysia vs Singapore match, which is being played at the same time.
Indonesia vs Bangladesh Schedule
Here is the full match schedule:
Indonesia vs Bangladesh
FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Kick-off:19:30 WIB / 20:30 WITA
Stadium:Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta
The Malaysia vs Singapore match will also be held on Thursday night at 19:30 WIB at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung Regency. The simultaneous scheduling is in place because both matches determine the final standings of Group A.
Indonesia Armed with Four Points
Indonesia’s journey in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 began with a positive result.
The Garuda defeated Singapore 2-0 in the first match at SUGBK on Friday (9/25/2026). Ragnar Oratmangoen and Ole Romeny were the goalscorers for Indonesia in that match.
Indonesia then faced Malaysia in the second match on Monday (9/28/2026).
The duel between the two Southeast Asian rivals was intense and ended in a goalless draw.
The Garuda even had to play with 10 men from the 37th minute after Thom Haye received a red card. Despite losing a player, Maarten Paes and his teammates managed to maintain the 0-0 score until the final whistle.
That result keeps Indonesia’s chances of becoming group winners alive.
Indonesia Must Win
Victory is the main target for Indonesia when facing Bangladesh.
If Indonesia wins, the Garuda will collect seven points. However, the final position still depends on the Malaysia vs Singapore match.
If Indonesia wins while Malaysia fails to secure three points, the Garuda will have a clearer path to finishing at the top of Group A.
The situation becomes more complicated if both Indonesia and Malaysia win.
In that scenario, both teams would be tied on seven points, and the tournament’s tie-breaking criteria would determine who finishes at the top.
Since Malaysia currently holds the advantage in goal difference, Indonesia also needs to chase a safe margin of victory against Bangladesh. ANTARA reported on Wednesday (9/30) that the Garuda need a win while also keeping an eye on goal difference ahead of the final match.
The format of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 makes the group winner position vital.Only the team that finishes as the winner of Group A is entitled to advance to the Division 1 final.
Bangladesh Has Lost Twice
On paper, Indonesia has a better foundation than Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has yet to earn a point after playing two matches.
They opened the tournament with a 0-3 loss to Malaysia, before losing 1-0 to Singapore in the second match. A header from Harhys Stewart earned Singapore three points in that game.
Bangladesh has also failed to score a goal throughout their two matches.
However, this is no reason for Indonesia to underestimate their opponent. Bangladesh still has players who can trouble the Garuda, especially if Indonesia plays too hastily in pursuit of goals.
A tight defense and counter-attacks are likely to be among the approaches used by Bangladesh.
Thom Haye Out Against Bangladesh
Indonesia will not be at full strength.
John Herdman must make changes in the midfield becauseThom Haye cannot play after receiving a red card against Malaysia.
Haye was sent off in the 37th minute of that match, so Indonesia must find an alternative to fill his role when facing Bangladesh.
This situation could open opportunities for Joey Pelupessy, Calvin Verdonk, or other midfield options to take on a larger role.
Indonesia had two days without matches on September 29 and 30 to recover before playing again on October 1.
John Herdman Asks for Supporter Support
Indonesian national team coach John Herdman believes public support can be a crucial factor when facing Bangladesh.
After the match against Malaysia, Herdman praised the support of the fans who filled the SUGBK and asked for a similar atmosphere in the final group stage match.
According to Herdman, the Malaysia vs Singapore match also opens up opportunities for Indonesia in the race for the top spot in Group A.
“We need that support again,” said Herdman after the match against Malaysia.
PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir also asked the players to immediately shift their focus to the match against Bangladesh.
“Focus on the next match against Bangladesh. The opportunity is still there,” wrote Erick after the draw against Malaysia.
Live Broadcast of Indonesia vs Bangladesh
The FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 matches in Indonesia are broadcast through the EMTEK network.
The tournament’s broadcasting rights include free-to-air channelsIndosiar, SCTV, and Moji, as well as the streaming serviceVidioand pay-TV provider Nex. The schedule for specific match channels may adjust to the program lineup on match day.
Thus, the Indonesia vs Bangladesh match is one that Garuda supporters cannot afford to miss.
A win is a mandatory requirement to pave the way to the final, but Indonesia also needs to score as many goals as possible and monitor the Malaysia vs Singapore result.
Thursday night at SUGBK will be the decider: Indonesia must defeat Bangladesh to keep their hopes of appearing in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final alive.
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