The FIFA has provided further clarity on the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 following discussions at the FIFA Congress 2026.
Tournament Window:
21 September – 6 October 2026 (FIFA international window)
Format Overview (Proposed)
14 teams total
Division 1: 8 teams (2 groups of 4)
Division 2: 6 teams (2 groups of 3)
Host Venues:
Division 1: Partly in Indonesia (second venue TBD)
Division 2: Hong Kong
No semi-finals
Group winners → Final
Runners-up → 3rd place match
Others → classification matches
Each team will play 2–4 matches
Likely Team Allocation (by FIFA Ranking)
Division 1:
Thailand (93)
China (94)
Vietnam (99)
Indonesia (122)
Philippines (135)
India (136) (invited)
Malaysia (138)
Singapore (147)
Division 2:
Hong Kong (155)
Myanmar (158)
Cambodia (177)
Laos (185)
Brunei (193)
Timor-Leste (200)
Promotion/relegation is unlikely, as divisions are expected to be based on rankings.
Prize & Financial Structure
Participation fee: US$125,000/team
Bonuses for wins & draws
Division 1 Champion: US$1,000,000
Division 2 Winner: US$300,000
Total prize pool: $4M+
What’s Next?
FIFA expected to finalize and officially announce details by June 1, 2026
A tightly scheduled, high-value regional tournament that could significantly reshape Southeast Asian football competition structure.
Division 1
Group A
Indonesia
India
Malaysia
Singapore
Group B
Vietnam
Pakistan
Thailand
Philippines
Division 2
Group A
Hong Kong
Myanmar
Brunei Darussalam
Group B
Cambodia
Laos
Timor-Leste