# Indonesia wins Asean Cup

> Indonesia's Asean Cup victory boosts Infantino's FIFA campaign.
- Title: Indonesia wins Asean Cup · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Indonesia's Asean Cup victory boosts Infantino's FIFA campaign. Indonesia won the Asean Cup 9-2 against Thailand in a penalty shootout, a tournament FIFA…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/07/indonesia-infantino-southeast-asia-asean-cup
- Published: 2026-10-07T07:00:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: indonesia, asean cup, fifa, gianni infantino, thailand, penalty shootout, seoul, sports
## Indonesia triumphs in Asean Cup
Indonesia defeated Thailand in the final of the eight-team Asean Cup with a 9-2 penalty shootout victory.
## Fifa president's Asian push
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, created the Asean Cup to gain support in Asia ahead of his election.
## Indonesia's hosting advantage
Indonesia hosted the Asean Cup during the international window to field stronger teams.
## Tournament's narrow margins
Indonesia won their group by a 9-2 margin after scoring in the 96th and 97th minutes.
## Thailand's strong showing
Thailand won the Asean Cup final with a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes and a 4-2 penalty shootout.
## Fifa's Asian strategy
Fifa invited China and India to the Asean Cup but both declined to participate.
## Indonesia's election impact
Indonesia's victory may boost FIFA president Gianni Infantino's chances in the upcoming election.
## Key takeaway

Indonesia won the Asean Cup 9-2 against Thailand in a penalty shootout, a tournament FIFA president Gianni Infantino created to gain support ahead of his election.