The Philippine Men's National Team is gearing up for the 2024 ASEAN Championship with their eyes set on the ultimate prize. The team will be playing both home and away games against their Group B rivals in hopes of securing a top two spot and advancing to the knockout stage. Joining the Philippines in Group B are Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Laos. Check out the team's lineup and schedule for this highly anticipated tournament.
Indonesia National Football Team's Dominance in ASEAN Championship
The Indonesian national football team has been a formidable force in the ASEAN Football Championship, having won the tournament twice, in 2016 and 2020. The team has also been runner-up four times, in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2010.
The team is led by Shin Tae-yong, a South Korean coach who was appointed in 2019. Under Shin's leadership, the team has shown significant improvement, winning the 2020 AFF Championship and reaching the final of the 2022 AFF Championship.
Some of the key players for the Indonesian national football team include:
Laos National Football Team's Resurgence
The Laos national football team has experienced a resurgence in recent years, reaching the semifinals of the 2022 AFF Championship. The team is led by V. Sundramoorthy, a Singaporean coach who was appointed in 2021.
Some of the key players for the Laos national football team include:
2024 ASEAN Championship
The 2024 ASEAN Championship will be the 14th edition of the tournament, and it will be held from December 20 to January 15, 2025. The tournament will be hosted by Thailand.
The Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Laos are all in Group B of the tournament. The other group, Group A, consists of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, which will be held on January 9 and 10, 2025. The final will be held on January 15, 2025.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is the current coach of the Indonesian national football team? Shin Tae-yong
2. How many times has Indonesia won the ASEAN Championship? Twice, in 2016 and 2020
3. Who is the captain of the Laos national football team? Keo Oudone Souvannasangso
4. Where will the 2024 ASEAN Championship be held? Thailand
5. When will the final of the 2024 ASEAN Championship be held? January 15, 2025
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