Singapore to take part in inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, will face Indonesia, Malaysia and India
Singapore's national football team will compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, facing Indonesia, India, and Malaysia in Group A. The tournament is part of a broader FIFA-ASEAN partnership to develop football across the region.
Why it matters
The tournament represents a significant effort to professionalize and expand football infrastructure and competition within Southeast Asia.
Playing in the tournament gives the Lions another opportunity to test themselves, says head coach Gavin Lee.
Singapore players in action against Timor-Leste in their ASEAN Championship match on Jul 27, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari) New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool.
Matthew Mohan 30 Jul 2026 02:12PM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Read a summary of this article on FAST. Get bite-sized news via a new cards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST SINGAPORE: The Lions will compete in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup later this year, the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) confirmed on Thursday (Jul 30).
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