President Prabowo Subianto watched the FIFA ASEAN Cup final between Indonesia and Thailand at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on October 5, 2026. Arriving at 19:55 WIB, he joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino and local officials to witness the tournament’s climax.
Prabowo Subianto Attends FIFA ASEAN Cup Final at Gelora Bung Karno
President Prabowo Subianto attended the final match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 between the Indonesian national team and Thailand at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Stadium in Jakarta on Monday, October 5, 2026, detikNews reported. Arriving at the VVIP Access Door at 19:55 WIB, the President wore a white long-sleeved national team jacket.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya accompanied Prabowo upon his arrival. Minister of Youth and Sports sekaligus Ketum PSSI Erick Thohir and National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto also welcomed and accompanied the President inside the stadium.
Istana Merdeka Meeting and FIFA President Gianni Infantino Visit
Hours before the match, President Prabowo received FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Erick Thohir at Istana Merdeka in Jakarta. According to the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Infantino arrived in Indonesia on Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2026, landing at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport where Erick Thohir welcomed him.
The daytime discussions at the Presidential Palace covered strengthening national football cooperation. During the meeting, Infantino presented Prabowo with a red jersey bearing his name and the number 26, alongside extending an invitation to attend the final at GBK.
Iya, satu-satu. Udah diundang sama Presiden Gianni. Nanti kita lihat, ya, bagaimana beliau bisa mengatur, beliau luar biasa, beliau kerja Jumat, Sabtu, Minggu. Barusan juga saya lihat menteri-menteri pada datang. Ya nanti kita lihat,
Erick told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex regarding the presidential attendance.
Club-Managed Sports Facilities Discussion at the Presidential Palace
The meeting between Prabowo, Infantino, and Erick also addressed government plans for sports infrastructure management. Kompas.id reported that the administration is preparing a cooperation scheme allowing sports clubs to manage central and regional sports facilities.
President Prabowo requested that authorities realize this plan swiftly to foster both athletic development and national character building. Infantino supported the approach, noting that club-operated stadiums can generate greater revenue to fund further investments in the sport.
Road to the Final and Public Viewing Events in Tangerang
Indonesia advanced to the championship match as the Group A winner, collecting 7 points from three matches with two wins and one draw, scoring 11 goals while conceding two. Thailand reached the final as the Group B winner with 6 points from three matches, netting seven goals and allowing two against them.
For citizens outside the stadium, the Tangerang City Government organized a free public viewing event at Taman Elektrik, Puspem Kota Tangerang, featuring doorprizes including bicycles for attendees. Ajak keluarga, bestie dan tetangga untuk nobar bersama di Taman Elektrik,
urged Tangerang City Youth and Sports Office Head Kaonang. Kick-off for the final commenced at 20:00 WIB, with television broadcasts on SCTV and Indosiar alongside live streaming on Vidio.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup Final
Who played in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final?
The national football teams of Indonesia and Thailand met in the final match held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on October 5, 2026.
Where could viewers watch the Indonesia vs Thailand match?
Official broadcasts aired on SCTV and Indosiar, with live streaming available via the Vidio platform, as detailed in match coverage by detikcom. Due to time zones, the match started at 21:00 WITA for central Indonesia and 22:00 WIT for eastern Indonesia.
What dignitaries attended the tournament closing in Jakarta?
President Prabowo Subianto, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Menpora Erick Thohir, and National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto attended the events at GBK. Erick Thohir noted that leaders from other Southeast Asian and Asian nations were also invited to the closing and final.
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