An inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup is scheduled to take place later this month, with matches hosted in Hong Kong and in Indonesia. FIFA says the tournament runs from September 24 to October 5 and features 14 teams competing in two divisions.
Participating sides include the 11 member countries of ASEAN and three guest teams. All sources referenced in this set identify the guest teams as Hong Kong, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Coverage also indicates the matches are spread across Indonesia and Hong Kong, with Indonesia’s host cities including Jakarta and Bandung.
While outlets confirm the tournament dates, the multi-city hosting plan, and the 14-team format, they differ only in emphasis. Hong Kong Free Press highlights Hong Kong as a co-host alongside Indonesia, while the other item frames the announcement with broader tournament logistics by listing the host cities in both Indonesia and Hong Kong as outlined by FIFA.
The sources agree on the core announcement: the first edition of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, the number of teams, the competition structure, and the September 24 to October 5 window, with Hong Kong and Indonesia serving as the primary match venues.
