Indonesian singer Anggun C Sasmi broke down in tears on October 5, 2026, while leading tens of thousands of fans in a rendition of the national song “Tanah Airku” at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, moments after the Indonesian national team defeated Thailand on penalties to win the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, detikcom reported.
Closing Ceremony Performances at Gelora Bung Karno
The closing ceremony for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 began with a fireworks display that lit up the Jakarta skyline before kickoff, according to ANTARA News Bali. Young singer Prince Poetiray took the stage first, performing “Selalu Ada di Nadimu,” the official soundtrack of the animated film Jumbo, which drew around 10,2 juta viewers. Following that performance, Anggun took over the venue.
ANTARA News Bali reported her second song as “You With Me.” In her official Instagram posts cited by ANTARA News Bali, Anggun reflected on her history at the venue, noting that she first performed at Gelora Bung Karno in the mid-1990s as a 16-year-old rock singer before later returning for the Asian Games opening ceremony.
Penalty Shootout Victory Against Thailand
On the pitch, Indonesia and Thailand contested a physical final that ended 2-2 after extra time, according to CNN Indonesia. Indonesia controlled 65 percent of possession in a scoreless first half before both teams traded goals after the break. With the score tied at the final whistle, the tournament came down to a penalty shootout.
The host nation secured a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout to lift the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup trophy, CNN Indonesia reported. Kevin Diks, Dean James, Elkan Baggott, and Shayne Pattynama converted their spot-kicks for Indonesia. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Sarach Yooyen and Nattapong Sayriya missed after hitting the goalpost.
Anggun cries while singing Tanah Airku during celebrations
Following the final whistle, singer Judika opened the post-match celebration in a white suit with a high-energy performance of “Kebyar Kebyar,” as detailed by CNN Indonesia. Anggun then stepped forward wearing a maroon kebaya and white skirt to lead the crowd in “Tanah Airku.”
As the players gathered and locked arms to face the supporters, Anggun choked up during the lyric Even if I go far away
(Even if I go far away
), letting tears fall on live television, detikcom reported. Social media users subsequently discussed the personal weight of the moment, noting that Anggun has long held French citizenship while maintaining her deep roots in her birthplace of Jakarta.
Erick Thohir and Gianni Infantino present the trophy
The post-match ceremony featured the official trophy presentation led by PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, according to ANTARA News Bali. Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov of Bulgaria and former Barcelona winger Pedro Rodríguez of Spain also attended the event as invited international football legends.
When and where did the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final take place?
When and where did the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final take place?
The final match took place on the night of Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Senayan, Jakarta, as reported by detikSport.
Which players scored the winning penalties for Indonesia?
According to CNN Indonesia, Kevin Diks, Dean James, Elkan Baggott, and Shayne Pattynama successfully converted their penalty kicks during the 4-2 shootout.
Which international football legends attended the final ceremony?
ANTARA News Bali reported that former Bulgaria and Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov and former Spain and Barcelona winger Pedro Rodríguez were present for the closing proceedings.