The inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will be held from September 24th to October 3rd, featuring 14 nations across two divisions. While primarily focused on ASEAN countries, India and Pakistan have received invitations to participate. Notably absent from the tournament is Bangladesh, raising questions about its exclusion. The Premier Division will see competition amongst Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia (the host nation), Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Pakistan. Hong Kong will host the Challenge Division, alongside Myanmar and other teams. This marks the first time FIFA is organizing a tournament specifically encompassing ASEAN nations, signaling a growing focus on football development in the region. The omission of Bangladesh is a point of discussion for football fans in the country.