The schedule for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 has been revealed, with Pakistan drawn into Division One of Group B.
The FIFA ASEAN Cup is a newly established official regional national football tournament organized by FIFA in collaboration with ASEAN.
Pakistan’s Group and Fixtures
The tournament will run from September 24 to October 5, with Division One matches taking place in Indonesia.
Pakistan have been placed in Group B alongside Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
The national team will open its campaign against Thailand on September 26. Pakistan will then face the Philippines on October 2, followed by Vietnam.
The final is scheduled for October 5.
14 Teams to Take Part
The FIFA ASEAN Cup will feature 14 teams, including 11 ASEAN member states and three guest teams.
The tournament is divided into two divisions.
Division One includes Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Guest teams Bangladesh and Pakistan will also compete in the division.
Meanwhile, Division Two features Hong Kong, China, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Timor-Leste.
Tournament Format
Each division has been divided into two groups.
Teams will play a single round-robin format within their respective groups. The winners of the two groups in each division will advance to the respective finals.
In addition, the runners-up in Division One will compete in a third-place play-off.
Historic FIFA Tournament for Pakistan
The tournament will be hosted by Indonesia and Hong Kong, China.
For Pakistan’s men’s national team, the competition represents a historic milestone.
Pakistan will participate in a FIFA tournament for the first time, marking a significant moment for the country’s football history.
