FAM SEEKS FIFA EXPLANATION OVER INDONESIA–BANGLADESH ADDED TIME
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will formally request clarification from FIFA over an unusual added-time incident during the Indonesia vs Bangladesh match at the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
The fourth official initially indicated 2 minutes of added time, before it was subsequently changed to 7 minutes.
With the match having implications for the final Group A standings and qualification for the final, FAM wants FIFA to clarify the basis, procedures and circumstances behind the adjustment.
FAM has stressed that its request is NOT a challenge to the match result or the achievement of any team.
Instead, the Malaysian federation is seeking transparency and clarification over whether the change was handled in accordance with the applicable procedures and Laws of the Game.
FAM now awaits an official explanation from FIFA.