Jakarta, June 19 -- President Prabowo Subianto has guaranteed support for Indonesia's bid to host the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled for September and October 2026, according to Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir.

Speaking after a meeting at Prabowo's private residence in Bogor, West Java, on Friday, Thohir said the president intends to send FIFA a letter reaffirming Indonesia's eagerness to host the regional championship, noting that the candidacy had received a positive response from the governing body.

"I have also been asked to immediately communicate with all ministries," he told the press.

He made the statement alongside John Herdman, head coach of the Indonesian men's national football team, who also joined the discussi...