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Football observer Akmal Marhali has sparked debates by suggesting that the recent 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup was organized in a way that heavily favored a title victory for Indonesia. Indonesia lift the trophy after the FIFA ASEAN Cup final at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct. 5, 2026 Pointing to the group stage draw and the commercial appeal of the Indonesia national team, Marhali argued that the tournament was arranged for the host nation to emerge as champions