Pedro Rodriguez and Berbatov Back Indonesia to Win the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup

Indonesia National Football Team has received special support ahead of their fixture against Thailand at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup Final. Two former global football stars World Football, Pedro Rodriguez and Dimitar Berbatov, have voiced their hope that the Garuda Squad will emerge as tournament champions.

This show of support was delivered by both players after they attended the 'FIFA Boots for All' event held at FIFA Arena Mandiri University, West Jakarta, on Monday.

Pedro openly stated his wish for Indonesia to finish the final match as the winning side.

"I hope Indonesia will come out as champions," stated Pedro Rodriguez.

Berbatov then responded to the former Barcelona player's remark with a playful tone.

"It's easy to just say Indonesia, isn't it?" Berbatov joked.

Both football legends also do not want this final to only be a tightly contested match. They hope the clash between Indonesia and Thailand will deliver engaging, entertaining football for all spectators.

Pedro expects both teams to put on their best performance, so that this peak 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup fixture becomes an enjoyable spectacle for everyone watching.

Meanwhile, Berbatov holds a simple expectation for the live match. The former Manchester United striker only wants to see goals scored during the final.

"I just hope we get to watch a beautiful game of football," Berbatov explained.

Pedro and Berbatov Will Attend The Match At GBK Stadium

Support from these two legends will not only be given remotely. Both Pedro and Berbatov are officially scheduled to watch the final match in person at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.

The Indonesia vs Thailand final will kick off on Monday (5/10) at 20.00 Western Indonesia Time.

The presence of these two iconic football names adds extra excitement to this 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup showpiece. Most importantly, this match gives Indonesia the chance to make history as champions of the tournament's very first edition.

Indonesia's Road To The Final

Indonesia confirmed their place in the final after finishing as unbeaten winners of Group A.

The Garuda squad collected 7 points from 3 group matches to finish top of the standings.

Meanwhile, Thailand finished as leaders of Group B with 6 points from their three group fixtures.

Both sides now meet at the final stage after progressing through the group phase with convincing overall results.

This meeting between Indonesia and Thailand continues a long, historic Football Rivalry within Southeast Asia. For this reason, this clash is not only being fought for the tournament trophy, it also marks the latest chapter in the two nations' long running football rivalry.

For Indonesia, this home fixture at Gelora Bung Karno is a historic golden opportunity in the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.

Backed by full support from home fans, plus extra motivation from these two world Football Legends, the Garuda squad will push to conclude their tournament campaign by lifting the championship trophy.