Jakarta, ThedailyID — Thailand still took home US$495,000, or around Rp8.87 billion, after finishing as runners-up in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
Thailand lost to Indonesia in the final. The match ended 2-2 after 120 minutes before Indonesia won 4-2 on penalties.
Despite missing out on the trophy, Thailand received prize money throughout the tournament. The figures were reported by Thai outlet Siam Sport.
Thailand first received US$125,000, or around Rp2.24 billion, as a participation payment for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026.
The team then earned another US$120,000, or around Rp2.15 billion, after recording two wins in the group stage.
The biggest payment came from their run to the final. Thailand received US$250,000, or around Rp4.47 billion, for finishing as runners-up.
Together, the three payments brought Thailand’s total prize money to US$495,000, or around Rp8.87 billion.
Thailand’s campaign ended at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium after Indonesia won the penalty shootout 4-2 following the 2-2 draw.
Indonesia secured its first FIFA ASEAN Cup title with the victory. The triumph also ended a 35-year wait for a major regional football title, with Indonesia’s previous SEA Games gold coming in 1991.
