FIFA ASEAN Cup: Indonesia thrash Bangladesh 6-1 to close in on final

FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026: Mitchell Lee Baker hits a sensational four-goal haul as Indonesia thrash Bangladesh 6-1 to edge closer to the final. Meanwhile, Vietnam rotate their squad ahead of the Pakistan clash, while forward Gia Hung returns home following a family bereavement.

2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

05:04 - 04/10/2026

Indonesia and Malaysia run riot in Group A goal-fest

Indonesia and Malaysia players celebrate during their high-scoring Group A matches.

Indonesia blew Bangladesh away 6-1 in the first half courtesy of a sensational four-goal haul from Mitchell Lee Baker (11', 20', 38', 42'), while Malaysia led Singapore 3-0 by the 62nd minute thanks to Bergson and Wilkin. Boasting a +7 goal difference compared to Malaysia's +6, Indonesia sit top of Group A and edge closer to a final showdown against Thailand.

Vietnam set to rotate squad for crucial Pakistan clash

Vietnam national team players train ahead of their crucial Group B clash against Pakistan.

Vietnam face Pakistan in Jakarta at 16:00 on 2 October 2026, battling for second place in Group B. With Nguyen Xuan Son ruled out of the tournament due to a right thigh injury, head coach Kim Sang-sik is set to hand opportunities to Trung Kien, Ngo Dang Khoa, Nguyen Nhat Minh, Le Van Do, and Williams Minh Hoang.

Striker Pham Gia Hung leaves squad following mother's passing

Striker Pham Gia Hung of Ninh Binh FC, who has left the squad following a family bereavement.

Striker Pham Gia Hung (Ninh Binh FC) left the team hotel in Indonesia on the morning of 1 October 2026 to return to Dak Lak following the sad passing of his mother after a serious illness. The VFF and head coach Kim Sang-sik have provided full support to ensure the forward could return home as quickly as possible.

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