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Thailand Drawn into Group B for Inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
The Thai national football team has been placed in Group B for the first-ever FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled to take place in Indonesia.
According to an official announcement from FIFA on July 27, 2026, the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 will feature a new two-division format. The Thai national team has been drawn into Group B for the Division 1 tournament, which is set to be hosted in Indonesia. Thailand will compete against Vietnam, Pakistan, and the Philippines in the group stage.
Division 1 will consist of two groups, with Group A featuring Indonesia, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Meanwhile, the Division 2 tournament is scheduled to be held in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
For residents and travelers in the region, this tournament represents a significant expansion of international football events within Southeast Asia. The hosting of Division 1 in Indonesia may lead to increased regional travel and heightened interest in local sporting infrastructure.
While the group stage opponents and the host nation for Division 1 have been confirmed, specific match schedules, venue locations within Indonesia, and ticketing information have yet to be released by FIFA. Fans and visitors should monitor official FIFA channels for updates regarding the tournament calendar and match-day logistics as the event approaches.
Translated from Thai.
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