FIFA ASEAN Cup: Bangladesh Face Malaysia in Jakarta Opener

The FIFA ASEAN Cup schedule is now confirmed, and Bangladesh will play the very first Division 1 match of the new tournament. The team faces Malaysia at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Friday, September 25, at 4:00 p.m. local time. (Source: FIFA)

In total, 14 national teams will take part in this first edition. Indonesia and Hong Kong, China, will share hosting duties during the September and October international match window. (Source: FIFA)

How the FIFA ASEAN Cup Is Organized

FIFA has split the teams into two divisions. First, Division 1 has eight teams in two groups, and all of its matches take place in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. (Source: FIFA)

Group A includes Indonesia, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Singapore. Meanwhile, Group B includes Vietnam, Pakistan, Thailand and the Philippines. (Source: FIFA)

Division 2 has six teams and plays in Hong Kong. Hosts Hong Kong join Laos and Brunei Darussalam in Group A. Also, Cambodia, Myanmar and Timor-Leste make up Group B. (Source: FIFA)

Bangladesh Matches in the FIFA ASEAN Cup Schedule

Bangladesh will play all three group games at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Here are their fixtures, with Bangladesh time added:

• Friday, September 25: Bangladesh v Malaysia, 16:00 local (3:00 p.m. Bangladesh time)
• Monday, September 28: Singapore v Bangladesh, 16:00 local (3:00 p.m. Bangladesh time)
• Thursday, October 1: Indonesia v Bangladesh, 19:30 local (6:30 p.m. Bangladesh time)

(Source: FIFA; Bangladesh times: Dhaka Tribune) Bangladesh time for the opener is 3 p.m., the Singapore match follows at the same hour, and the Indonesia game starts at 6:30 p.m. (Dhaka Tribune)

Match Times for Bangladeshi Fans in the USA

For fans on the US East Coast, the two 16:00 matches start at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Similarly, the Indonesia match begins at 8:30 a.m. ET. On the West Coast, those times are 2:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time. (Times calculated by Living Arcade from FIFA’s local kick-off times.)

Full FIFA ASEAN Cup Division 1 Schedule

All times below are local time in Indonesia. (Source: FIFA)

Friday, September 25

• Bangladesh v Malaysia, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (16:00)
• Indonesia v Singapore, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (20:00)

Saturday, September 26

• Pakistan v Thailand, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (16:00)
• Vietnam v Philippines, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (19:30)

Monday, September 28

• Singapore v Bangladesh, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (16:00)
• Malaysia v Indonesia, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (19:30)

Tuesday, September 29

• Philippines v Pakistan, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (16:00)
• Thailand v Vietnam, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (19:30)

Thursday, October 1

• Indonesia v Bangladesh, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (19:30)
• Malaysia v Singapore, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (19:30)

Friday, October 2

• Vietnam v Pakistan, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta (16:00)
• Thailand v Philippines, Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Bandung (16:00)

Why the Last Group Games Switch Cities

In most rounds, Group A plays in Jakarta and Group B plays in Bandung. However, on the final group days, one match from each group moves to the other city. As a result, both final Group A games kick off at the same time, with Malaysia v Singapore in Bandung and Indonesia v Bangladesh in Jakarta. (Source: FIFA; Voice of Indonesia) rri

Division 1 Final and Bronze Final

After the group stage, the top two teams in each group move on. On Monday, October 5, the two group runners-up meet in the Bronze Final at 16:00. Then, the two group winners play the Final at 20:00. Both matches take place at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. (Source: FIFA)

FIFA ASEAN Cup Division 2 Schedule in Hong Kong

Division 2 starts first, on Thursday, September 24. All times below are local time in Hong Kong. (Source: FIFA)

Thursday, September 24

• Laos v Brunei Darussalam, Mong Kok Stadium (17:00)
• Myanmar v Timor-Leste, Mong Kok Stadium (20:00)

Sunday, September 27

• Hong Kong v Laos, Kai Tak Stadium (15:00)
• Cambodia v Myanmar, Kai Tak Stadium (18:00)

Wednesday, September 30

• Timor-Leste v Cambodia, Kai Tak Stadium (17:00)
• Brunei Darussalam v Hong Kong, Kai Tak Stadium (20:00)

Saturday, October 3

• Final: Winner Group A v Winner Group B, Kai Tak Stadium (18:00)

What Happens Next

Bangladesh begin their campaign on September 25 against Malaysia. After that, they face Singapore on September 28 and host Indonesia on October 1. Their group finish will decide whether they reach the Final, the Bronze Final or neither. Fans should also check official FIFA channels for any late changes to kick-off times.

FAQs

Q1. When does Bangladesh play in the FIFA ASEAN Cup?
Bangladesh plays Malaysia on September 25, Singapore on September 28 and Indonesia on October 1. All three games are in Jakarta.

Q2. What time is Bangladesh vs Malaysia in Bangladesh time?
The match starts at 3:00 p.m. Bangladesh time, which is 16:00 in Jakarta.

Q3. Where is the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 being played?
Division 1 is in Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. Division 2 is in Hong Kong, China.

Q4. How many teams are in the FIFA ASEAN Cup?
Fourteen teams take part: eight in Division 1 and six in Division 2.

Q5. When is the FIFA ASEAN Cup final?
The Division 1 final is on October 5 in Jakarta. The Division 2 final is on October 3 in Hong Kong.