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John Herdman Announces Indonesia National Team Squad for ASEAN Championship 2026
- Indonesia national team head coach John Herdman has summoned 23 players for a training camp to prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Championship, formerly known as the AFF Cup.
- The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) announced that the training camp will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2026, in Jakarta.
- The squad is primarily composed of domestic players, with Marselino Ferdinan, who currently plays for Slovakia's AS Trencin, serving as the only overseas-based representative.
Indonesia national team head coach John Herdman has summoned 23 players for a training camp to prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Championship, formerly known as the AFF Cup.
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) announced that the training camp will take place from May 26 to May 30, 2026, in Jakarta. The period will consist of intensive drills and internal matches intended to assist the coaching staff in their final evaluations.
Domestic Focus and Squad Composition
The squad is primarily composed of domestic players, with Marselino Ferdinan, who currently plays for Slovakia’s AS Trencin, serving as the only overseas-based representative.
The absence of other foreign-based talent is attributed to the fact that the ASEAN Championship falls outside the official FIFA calendar and Matchday windows, which creates scheduling conflicts with overseas clubs.
Herdman and his staff have spent the season monitoring player performances within domestic competitions to identify suitable talent for the roster.
As the head coach and coaching staff, we have witnessed many matches this season and gained an understanding of the potential of domestic playersJohn Herdman, via Tempo.co
The coach emphasized that the upcoming training camp is a critical window for the summoned players to prove their readiness for the final tournament roster.
This is an important moment for the players to demonstrate their quality and secure a place in the AFF Cup squadJohn Herdman, via Tempo.co
Beyond the ASEAN Championship, players who perform well during the May training camp may also be considered for the senior national team’s FIFA Matchday fixtures scheduled for June 2026.
Tournament Outlook and Grouping
The 2026 ASEAN Championship is scheduled to run from July 24 to August 26, 2026. The tournament serves as a key benchmark for measuring the progress of the Indonesian squad within Southeast Asia.
Indonesia has been placed in Group A for the competition. They will compete against the following teams:
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Cambodia
- The winner of the qualification playoff between Brunei Darussalam and Timor Leste