Indonesia Edge Thailand on PSO to Win FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Indonesia were crowned FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 champions after defeating Thailand 6-4 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw after extra time in the final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Monday night.
Thailand, ranked 94th in the world, produced a spirited fightback after being reduced to 10 men in the second half, but Indonesia, ranked 118th, held their nerve in the decisive shootout to claim the title on home soil.
Thailand entered the final as Group B winners, having recorded two victories and one defeat, while Indonesia topped Group A with two wins and a draw.
Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson started with captain Chanathip Songkrasin leading the attack alongside Teerasil Dangda and Supachai Jaided, while Sarach Yooyen and Kongkarn Kamyok operated in midfield.
Both teams began aggressively, with Indonesia creating the first clear opportunity in the eighth minute.
Mitchell Baker found space for a turning shot, but Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anuin reacted well to keep the effort out.
Thailand responded in the 17th minute when Teerasil Dangda collected a loose ball before firing a right-footed effort straight at Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero.
Just a minute later, Thailand threatened again.
Suphanan Bureerat delivered a cross that was partially cleared into the path of Chanathip, who attempted a first-time right-footed effort, only for the ball to fly over the crossbar.
Indonesia continued to pose a threat, with Calvin Verdonk firing a left-footed effort wide of the post after picking up a loose ball in the 32nd minute.
Thailand then came close again four minutes later when Suphanan advanced down the right and delivered a cross towards Teerasil, whose header sailed over the bar.
Neither side could break the deadlock before the interval, sending the teams into half-time level at 0-0.
Thailand made their first substitution in the 53rd minute, bringing on Waris Chuthong for Suphanan.
A further double change came in the 63rd minute, with Jude Bell and Seksan Ratree introduced for Chanathip and Teerasil as Thailand looked for a breakthrough.
Indonesia came close in the 69th minute when Baker raced through on goal following a counter-attack, but his left-footed finish went wide.
Thailand made another double substitution in the 79th minute, sending on Anan Yodsangwal and Iklas Sanrun for Kongkarn and Supachai.
Anan immediately made an impact, forcing Audero into a low save with a long-range effort in the 80th minute.
The momentum appeared to swing dramatically against Thailand in the 81st minute when Nicholas Mickelson was shown a second yellow card and sent off following an incident involving Ole Romeny.
Thailand were therefore forced to play the final stages of regulation time with only 10 men.
But instead of collapsing, the War Elephants produced a remarkable response.
Just six minutes after going down to 10 men, Thailand found their equaliser.
In the 87th minute, Seksan Ratree delivered a cross into the area, allowing Iklas Sanrun to finish first time with his left foot and make it 1-1.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Thailand held on to force the final into extra time.
Thailand made one more change at the start of extra time, with Peeradon Chamrasamee replacing Kritsada Kaman.
The extra-time period produced another huge moment in the 111th minute.
A long ball was brought under control by Anan Yodsangwal, who then laid the ball off to Peeradon.
The midfielder made no mistake with his finish, sending the ball into the net to put Thailand 2-1 ahead.
With just minutes remaining, Thailand appeared on course to complete an extraordinary comeback despite playing with 10 men.
Indonesia refused to surrender and found a dramatic equaliser in the 116th minute.
Rizky Ridho reached the byline before delivering the ball into the danger area. Saranon managed to block the initial effort, but the rebound fell to Elkan Baggott, who fired home to make it 2-2.
Neither side could find a winner before the final whistle of extra time, meaning the ASEAN Cup crown would be decided by penalties.
The penalty shootout ultimately belonged to the hosts.
Indonesia converted all four of their attempts, while Thailand scored only two, handing Indonesia a 4-2 shootout victory and a 6-4 aggregate scoreline.
The triumph crowned Indonesia as FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 champions, while Thailand had to settle for the runners-up position after an extraordinary effort that saw them fight back from a goal down and overcome the dismissal of Mickelson.
For Thailand, the final will be remembered for their resilience and refusal to give in. Even with 10 men, they twice found the character to respond — first through Iklas to force extra time and then through Peeradon to take the lead.
But Indonesia ultimately held their nerve when it mattered most, winning the penalty shootout to lift the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 trophy on home soil.
Credit Photo : FA Thailand
