Three Teams Set to Compete in Mini-Tournament in Indonesia in September 2025

A mini football tournament is set to take place in Indonesia in September 2025, with three teams, including the host nation, Indonesia, expected to participate. The event will fill the FIFA Matchday gaps for September 2025, and the involved teams will not need to arrange additional matches. The tournament is scheduled to run from September 1 to 9, 2025.
Lebanon and Malaysia have both been invited to join the tournament. Lebanon, currently engaged in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, has a free schedule during FIFA’s September Matchday. Similarly, Malaysia, also focused on the Asian Cup qualifiers, has no scheduled matches in September 2025. Both teams will take advantage of this break to participate in the tournament, providing them with valuable practice ahead of their upcoming qualifiers.
Indonesia, as the host, will naturally be part of the tournament. However, their participation depends on whether they advance to the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in October 2025. If they do not qualify, the September dates could serve as an opportunity for the national team to play friendly matches. Regardless of their World Cup qualification status, this mini-tournament will provide Indonesia with essential preparation time.