Indonesia goalkeeper Maarten Paes wants to lift the FIFA ASEAN Cup trophy, describing the tournament as a stepping stone toward the 2027 Asian Cup, detiksport reports.
The Indonesian national team is preparing for the FIFA ASEAN Cup under head coach John Herdman. According to Kompas.com, 21 players took part in the squad's first training session, with at least one additional name included in the group.
Kevin Diks will captain Indonesia at the tournament, cnnindonesia.com reports. Meanwhile, Pontianak Post reports that Rizky Eka was a late addition to the squad, giving Herdman another option ahead of the competition.
Herdman has also addressed squad rotation, saying he took lessons from the previous AFF Cup that he intends to apply at the FIFA ASEAN Cup, according to ANTARA News Megapolitan.
The reports, published on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, cover Indonesia's preparations as the team builds toward the tournament and, beyond it, the 2027 Asian Cup.
What to watch next: how Herdman settles on his final lineup and rotation plan once Indonesia's FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign begins.
