ASEAN Championship Winners: Every Champion Since 1996
This article provides a historical overview of the ASEAN Championship football tournament, detailing winners and coaching records since its inception in 1996. It highlights Thailand's dominance in the competition alongside the achievements of Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Why it matters
It offers comprehensive historical context for Southeast Asia's most prestigious regional football event as the 2026 edition takes place.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Thirty years after its debut in 1996, the ASEAN Championship remains Southeast Asia's most prestigious international football tournament. Known for fierce regional rivalries and unforgettable finals, the competition has crowned five different champions while helping shape some of the region's greatest football legends.The 2026 ASEAN Championship, previously it was known as the AFF Cup and now officially branded as the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, runs from July 24 to August 26, marking the tournament's 16th edition and its 30th anniversary.
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