Jennifer Coppen, wife of Indonesian national team defender Justin Hubner, is rallying fan support ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final.
A Culinary Promise for Victory
Speaking in Kelapa Gading on October 3, 2026, Coppen confirmed the team’s intense focus, noting that Hubner and his teammates are pouring every effort into securing the championship. She stated that Hubner is preparing his best to defend the national team and that “they’re gonna do their best” on October 5. To mark a potential scoring performance, she has committed to preparing any meal of Hubner’s choosing, specifically citing fried rice or martabak as the celebratory feast.
Turning Online Hostility Into Fuel
The road to the final has been marred by external friction. Coppen recently endured a wave of online harassment from Malaysian social media users following a sarcastic remark she made about their national team’s performance. The vitriol, which extended to personal attacks against her young daughter, sparked immediate backlash. Coppen criticized the adults who targeted a child, calling those who hate an innocent child “the most disgusting human being ever.”
Rather than derail the team, the hostility has become a catalyst for Hubner. “He actually uses it as motivation to win on the 5th,” Coppen told cnnindonesia.com. She has opted to move past the negativity, focusing her energy on family and the looming match. According to reports from janalokajournal.id, the conflict traces back to a TikTok video criticizing Hubner’s playing style, which prompted Coppen to launch a public defense of her family.
Dominance on the Road to the Final
Indonesia’s ascent to the final was anchored by a dominant group stage performance. The team finished with seven points, a run highlighted by a staggering 9-2 victory over Bangladesh. Indonesia also recorded a 2-0 win against Singapore and a 0-0 draw with Malaysia. That win, which Kompas.com reported as a moment of great pride for Coppen, helped Indonesia top the group alongside Thailand, who secured their own final berth with six points. Thailand achieved this through a 2-0 win over Vietnam on September 29, 2026, though they later lost 1-2 to the Philippines.
Post-Tournament Transition
Once the FIFA ASEAN Cup concludes, Coppen plans to depart Indonesia. She confirmed she will accompany Hubner back to the Netherlands, where the defender plays his club football for Fortuna Sittard.
Personal Background
Born in Denpasar, Bali, on July 20, 2001, Coppen is the daughter of Hotimah Imaniar and Richardo Benito Eduwardo Coppen, a Dutch-descendant dangdut singer. She entered the entertainment industry in ninth grade and gained fame in 2017 through the soap opera Rohaya dan Anwar: Kecil-Kecil Jadi Manten. Hubner proposed to her in the Netherlands on December 24, 2025, and the couple married in Bali on June 12, 2026.
Indonesia Faces Thailand in Jakarta Final
When and where is the final match between Indonesia and Thailand?
The match is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno (SUGBK) stadium in Jakarta, with kick-off set for 20:00 WIB.
How did the conflict with Malaysian netizens start?
The dispute began after Jennifer Coppen posted a sarcastic remark about the Malaysian team’s performance during the tournament, which led to a series of online exchanges and personal attacks on her social media accounts, as detailed by cnnindonesia.com and janalokajournal.id.
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