Indonesia Opens AFF Cup Campaign Against Cambodia at Pakansari Stadium
According to official match reports, Indonesia opened its AFF Cup 2026 campaign by hosting Cambodia at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor on Monday evening. Head coach John Herdmann selected Nadeo Argawinata to start in goal for the Garuda squad’s opening Group A fixture.
The defensive line features Rizky Ridho, Sandy Walsh, Shayne Pattynama, and Dony Tri Pamungkas, as outlined in the team selection released before kickoff.
Group A Standings and Prior Results
Cambodia entered the fixture following a 2-1 defeat against Singapore in their opening Group A match, according to tournament standings. Singapore currently leads the group with six points after winning its second match against Timor Leste.
Vietnam holds second place in the group with three points following a 7-0 victory over Timor Leste. Under tournament rules, only the top two teams from the group advance to the knockout stage of the competition.
Confirmed Match Lineups
The official starting lineups confirmed by tournament organizers include the following players for each national team:
- Indonesia Starting XI: Nadeo, Rizky Ridho, Sandy Walsh, Dony Tri Pamungkas, Ivar Jenner, Thom Haye, Shayne Pattynama, Eliano Reijnders, Beckham Putra, Marc Klok, Mitchell Baker.
- Cambodia Starting XI: Hul, Alisher, Mizuno, Ogawa, Bong, Sieng, Souhana Sos, Devit Yem, Ty Sa, Sovann Ouk, Sokmeng Chea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the match played?
The opening Group A fixture took place at Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, Indonesia.
Who is the head coach of the Indonesian national team?
John Herdmann serves as the head coach for the Garuda squad.
How many teams advance from Group A?
Only the top two teams from the group stage progress to the knockout rounds.
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