Indonesia AFF Cup 2026: Challenges for the Indonesian National Team Under John Herdman

The draw⁢ for the 2026 AFF Cup will take place in Jakarta on⁣ Thursday, january 15, 2026.

The Indonesian national team ⁢is now preparing for‍ a new ‌phase under the direction of John Herdman. The ‍English coach was introduced on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and immediately faces a significant challenge: ending Indonesia’s long wait for an AFF Cup title.

The AFF Cup is the most prestigious ​tournament in Southeast Asia, but Indonesia has never won it. ⁢The ​team has reached ⁢the final six times, but always fallen short.

Herdman will ⁣also have to contend with a new tournament⁢ schedule. The 2026 AFF Cup will be played in July and August.

Read more about Herdman’s plans for the ⁢team.