Timnas Indonesia faces Bangladesh in their final Group A fixture of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on October 1, 2026. Head coach John Herdman deployed Emil Audero in goal and named Kevin Diks as captain, as the squad pursues a victory large enough to overhaul Malaysia’s goal difference and reach the final.
The Indonesian national team plays Bangladesh on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 19.30 WIB in Jakarta, sport.detik.com reported. The fixture at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno serves as the final Group A match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 for the Garuda squad.
Head coach John Herdman selected a starting lineup featuring Emil Audero as goalkeeper and Kevin Diks as team captain. The starting XI also includes Rizky Ridho, Joey Pelupessy, Ole Romeny, Ragnar Oratmangoen, Calvin Verdonk, Ivar Jenner, Elkan Baggott, and Justin Hubner. The bench lists Dion Markx, Jordi Amat, Rizky Eka Pratama, Egy Maulana Vikri, Luke Vickery, Mitchell Baker, Rayhan Hannan, Shayne Pattynama, Nathan Tjoe-A-On, Dean James, and reserve goalkeepers Maarten Paes and Nadeo Argawinata.
Bangladesh counters with a starting lineup chosen by coach Thomas Dooley. Mehedi Hasan Srabon starts in goal, supported on the field by Hamza Choudhury, Shuki Itofusa, Rakib Hossain, Sahariar Emon, Zidane Yousuf, Tariq Kazi, Zayyan Ahmed, Saad Uddin, and Shamit Shome. Their substitutes include Shakil Ahad Topu, Rahmat Mia, Minhaz Shadin, Mohammad Ridoy, Shekh Morsalin, reserve goalkeeper Mitul Marma, Fahamedul Islam, Md Sohel Rana, Sohel Rana, reserve goalkeeper Sujon Hossain, Monjurur Rahman, Farhaan Ali Wahid, and Mohammad Shome.
Goal Difference Math Decides Group A Finalists
Indonesia enters the match sitting second in the Group A standings with four points and a goal difference of +2, cnnindonesia.com reported. Malaysia holds the top spot with an identical four points but boasts a goal difference of +3. To advance to the final against Thailand, Indonesia must defeat Bangladesh and surpass Malaysia’s goal differential. Concurrently, Malaysia faces Singapore at the exact same hour.
Football analyst Sapto Haryo Rajasa noted that Malaysia will push for a high score against Singapore, meaning Indonesia needs an aggressive offensive approach. Rajasa suggested to Kompas that the team should aim to win by at least two more goals than whatever margin Malaysia records against Singapore.
Defender Rizky Ridho stated that the players are fully prepared to execute John Herdman’s tactical plan. Speaking during training at Stadion PTIK in Jakarta, Ridho emphasized that the squad remains focused on controlling their own performance rather than rushing their buildup, papuatengah.antaranews.com reported.
La Grande Indonesia Observes Silent Protest for Kanjuruhan
Supporter group La Grande Indonesia announced a silent protest during the match to mark the fourth anniversary of the Kanjuruhan Stadium tragedy that occurred on October 1, 2022, cnnindonesia.com reported. Group president Unggul Indra stated that members occupying the north tribune of Gelora Bung Karno will display banners and supportive messages but will perform no chants or choreographies throughout the ninety minutes.
The silent action aims to honor the victims and voice demands for accountability. The demonstration coincides directly with the national team’s must-win fixture on the anniversary date.
Market Values Highlight Squad Composition
The Indonesian squad holds a total market value of Rp396,9 miliar, ranking highest among all participating teams in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, bola.com reported. European-based players account for the largest share of this valuation. Kevin Diks leads with a market value of Rp86,91 miliar, followed by Emil Audero at Rp48,67 miliar, Calvin Verdonk at Rp43,45 miliar, Maarten Paes at Rp34,76 miliar, Dean James at Rp29,55 miliar, Justin Hubner at Rp17,38 miliar, and Thom Haye at Rp15,64 miliar. Jay Idzes, valued at Rp243,34 miliar, missed the tournament due to injury.
Where and How to Watch Indonesia vs Bangladesh
Where is the Indonesia vs Bangladesh match being played?
The match takes place at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) in Jakarta, starting at 19.30 WIB on October 1, 2026, according to sport.detik.com and Kompas.
How can fans watch the broadcast in Indonesia?
As reported by Kompas, live coverage is available on Indosiar, SCTV, Vidio, and the YouTube channel RANS Entertainment, with broadcast programming beginning at 18.00 WIB.
What does Indonesia need to qualify for the final?
According to cnnindonesia.com, Indonesia must defeat Bangladesh and secure a better goal difference than group leaders Malaysia, who play Singapore at the same time.