AFF U-17 Cup 2026 Standings: Indonesia and Vietnam Lead, Australia Set to Play
Source: Indra Setiawan / Antara
Surabaya – The Indonesian U17 National Team recorded a sweet start in the 2026 AFF U17 Cup tournament. Playing in front of their home crowd, the Young Garuda Squad successfully topped the provisional Group A Standings after a goal fest in the opening match held at Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium, Gresik, East Java.
Dominance of Indonesia and Vietnam in Group A
Competition in Group A immediately showed a fierce power map. Indonesia and Vietnam emerged as the most prominent teams in the opening match. Indonesia successfully quelled Timor Leste's resistance with a decisive 4-0 score.
Vietnam achieved a similar result by silencing Malaysia earlier with an identical 4-0 score. With this victory, both Indonesia and Vietnam now hold 3 points with a +4 goal difference. This situation places both countries sharing the top spot in the provisional standings, while Malaysia and Timor Leste remain at the bottom positions.
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Match Schedule for Group C: Australia vs Singapore
After the excitement in Group A, Southeast Asian Football enthusiasts now turn their attention to Group C. According to the official schedule, matches will shift to Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium on Tuesday night.
Two exciting matches worth anticipating are:
Australia, always a strong championship contender, is predicted to apply pressure from the opening minutes when facing Singapore's strength.
Preview of Group B Competition in Gresik
Equally exciting, Group B matches will commence on Wednesday (15/4). Gelora Joko Samudro Stadium will again witness the struggle of young ASEAN teams. The Philippines is scheduled to face Laos in the afternoon, followed by a Big Match between Myanmar and Thailand in the evening.
Here is the complete Match Schedule summary:
Group Stage Advancement Chances
Despite Indonesia and Vietnam currently leading, the path to the semifinals remains long. Malaysia and Timor Leste still have opportunities to bounce back in their second matches.
Tactical evaluation and physical recovery will be crucial for every coach to maintain hopes of advancing to the next phase in this prestigious age-group tournament.
