Malaysia edge Vietnam to claim ASEAN Cup bronze and end 12-year hoodoo

Malaysia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Vietnam to claim the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 bronze medal, ending a 12-year hoodoo against their rivals. Meanwhile, anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of the highly anticipated final between Indonesia and Thailand at the Gelora Bung Karno cauldron.

2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

14:29 - 05/10/2026

Malaysia end 12-year hoodoo against Vietnam

Malaysia players celebrate ending their 12-year hoodoo against Vietnam with a hard-fought victory.

Malaysia ended their 12-year winless run against Vietnam at senior international level dating back to 2014. Fergus Tierney netted the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute, just sixty seconds after coming off the bench. Under interim manager Tan Cheng Hoe, Malaysia maintained a perfect 100% clean sheet record throughout the tournament.

Tense final showdown at Gelora Bung Karno

A packed Gelora Bung Karno Stadium creates an electric atmosphere during the tense final between Indonesia and Thailand.

A packed Gelora Bung Karno Stadium of 67,000 fans witnessed a scoreless first half in the final between Indonesia and Thailand. Despite dominating with 72% possession and registering seven shots, Indonesia were unable to find the breakthrough before the break.

Tight security and a high-profile visit from FIFA President

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets Indonesian officials amidst tight security measures in Jakarta.

Over 10,121 multi-agency security personnel were deployed to secure the final in Jakarta. The occasion also marked FIFA President Gianni Infantino's fourth visit to Indonesia, where he met with President Prabowo Subianto and highly praised the tournament's organization.

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