Indonesia defeated Bangladesh 9–2 on October 1 to top Group A of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup and reach the final against Thailand. The hosts led 6–1 at half-time and added crucial goals late in the match.

Malaysia beat Singapore 6–0 in the simultaneous fixture but finished second. Both teams had seven points and a +9 goal difference; Indonesia advanced on goals scored, 11 against nine. The final berth was decided by that criterion, rather than a superior Indonesian goal difference.