Jakarta, Sept. 13 -- Indonesia organised a parade ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, demonstrating its enthusiasm and readiness to host the inaugural football championship, the Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said.

"After previously hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Indonesia secured the privilege to host the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, which will run from September 25 to October 5," Thohir, who also chairs the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), said.

Dubbed the Roll to Glory FIFA ASEAN Cup Family Parade, the prelude event took place from Gate 6 of the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium to the HI Roundabout, coinciding with Jakarta's weekly car-free day on Sunday.

Thohir expressed confidence Indonesia would prove to be a good host, stressing...