Jakarta, Aktualita.co —The Indonesian national team faces Bangladesh in the final Group A match of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Thursday (10/1/2026) evening.
TheIndonesia vs Bangladeshmatch is scheduled to kick off at19:30 WIB. This match will determine the Garuda’s path in the race to the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup final.
FIFA notes that Indonesia and Malaysia enter the final match with four points each. Malaysia currently holds the advantage in goal difference and goals scored, while Singapore remains in contention with three points.
Live Score Indonesia vs Bangladesh
Indonesia vs Bangladesh
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Kick-off: 19:30 WIB
Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta
The score and match progress for Indonesia vs Bangladesh will be updated once the match begins.
The match between Indonesia and Bangladesh is being held simultaneously with the Malaysia vs Singapore duel at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung. This situation makes the Group A competition exciting until the final match.
Indonesia needs to secure a maximum result while also monitoring the Malaysia match result. If both teams win, goal difference and the number of goals scored could be crucial factors in determining the final group standings. FIFA states that Malaysia enters the final matchday with an advantage in goal difference and productivity compared to Indonesia.
Indonesia Without Thom Haye
John Herdman must make changes to the midfield because Thom Haye cannot play against Bangladesh.
The Indonesian national team midfielder is serving a suspension after receiving a red card when the Garuda drew 0-0 against Malaysia in the previous match.
Indonesia had to play with 10 men after Haye received a red card in the 37th minute. Despite losing a player, the Garuda managed to maintain their defense and finish the match without conceding.
Haye’s absence opens up opportunities for Joey Pelupessy and other players to take on a larger role in controlling the midfield.
Pelupessy has also received special attention from FIFA ahead of the match against Bangladesh. He is considered one of the key players in connecting the defense with Indonesia’s attack.
Predicted Starting XI Indonesia vs Bangladesh
John Herdman is expected to continue relying on most of his key players because this match determines Indonesia’s chances of reaching the final.
Maarten Paes is likely to return as the choice in goal. Meanwhile, Kevin Diks, Justin Hubner, and Elkan Baggott could be key parts of the Garuda’s backline.
Calvin Verdonk and Joey Pelupessy have the potential to be tasked with maintaining the balance of play in midfield following Thom Haye’s absence.
For the attacking sector, Ole Romeny and Ragnar Oratmangoen are two players who have a chance to regain trust from the first minute.
Here is thepredicted starting XI for the Indonesia vs Bangladesh national team match:
Indonesia (4-2-3-1):
Maarten Paes; Kevin Diks, Elkan Baggott, Justin Hubner, Dean James; Calvin Verdonk, Joey Pelupessy; Luke Vickery, Ole Romeny, Ragnar Oratmangoen; Mitchell Baker.
Coach:John Herdman.
The lineup is still a prediction and may change when the official starting XI list is announced closer to the match.
Garuda Focused on Chasing Victory
The Indonesian national team comes into this match having collected four points from two matches.
The Garuda opened the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Singapore before playing to a goalless draw against Malaysia.
These results mean Indonesia still has a chance to reach the final, but the Garuda’s position is not yet safe because Malaysia is above Indonesia due to a superior goal difference.
John Herdman said the players are showing full focus ahead of the match against Bangladesh.
“They are very focused on coming here and doing what they said they would do before,” said Herdman ahead of the match.
A similar sentiment was expressed by Justin Hubner after the match against Malaysia. The Indonesian national team defender emphasized that the Garuda’s struggle in the tournament is not over yet.
“Nothing is decided yet and we are focused on the next match and beating Bangladesh,” Hubner told FIFA.
Bangladesh Eliminated from Final Contention
Bangladesh comes into the match against Indonesia after suffering two defeats.
In the first match, Bangladesh lost 0-3 to Malaysia. Arif Aiman scored two goals for Malaysia, while Bergson added another.
Bangladesh then suffered another defeat when facing Singapore with a score of 0-1. Harhys Stewart’s goal was the difference in that match.
Those two defeats mean Bangladesh no longer has a chance to reach the final or the third-place play-off. Nevertheless, FIFA expects Bangladesh to remain motivated to put up a fight against Indonesia.
One player the Garuda needs to watch out for is Hamza Choudhury. The experienced midfielder is a key figure in the Bangladesh midfield.
Shamit Shome is also a player in the spotlight ahead of the match due to his creativity in midfield.
Predicted Starting XI Bangladesh
Bangladesh is expected to continue relying on several key players even though the chance to advance to the next phase is closed.
Bangladesh (4-3-3):
Mehedi Hasan Srabon; Saad Uddin, Tariq Kazi, Zidan Yousuf, Zayyan Ahmed; Hamza Choudhury, Jamal Bhuyan, Shamit Shome; Rakib Hossain, Sheikh Morsalin, Shuki Itofusa.
Coach:Thomas Dooley.
Schedule for Indonesia vs Bangladesh FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Here is the full match schedule:
Match:Indonesia vs Bangladesh
Tournament:FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Group:A
Day:Thursday
Date:October 1, 2026
Kick-off:19:30 WIB
Venue:Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
FIFA confirmed that Indonesia vs Bangladesh and Malaysia vs Singapore are played at the same time as the final Group A matches.
This match is Indonesia’s last chance to secure the best position in Group A. With the competition still open, the number of goals could also be an important aspect if Indonesia and Malaysia achieve the same results.
The official starting XI is usually announced closer to kick-off. Thislive score article for the Indonesia vs Bangladesh FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026can be updated with the official lineup, goal scorers, cards, substitutions, and the final match result after the match takes place.
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