The 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship is set to take place in Indonesia from July 15 to 29, showcasing the brightest young talents in Southeast Asian football. Officially known as the ASEAN U-23 Mandiri Cup 2025, this biennial tournament will be held in Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and Bekasi's Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium.

Tournament Format

Ten of the ASEAN Football Federation's 12 member associations will compete, with Singapore and Australia opting out this year. The teams are divided into three groups, with the top team from each group and the best second-placed team advancing to the semifinals.

Key Fixtures and Results

• July 15: Malaysia 0-2 Philippines, Indonesia 8-0 Brunei Darussalam
• July 16: Cambodia 1-1 Laos, Myanmar 4-4 Timor-Leste
• July 18: Brunei Darussalam 1-7 Malaysia, Philippines 0-1 Indonesia
• July 19: Laos 0-3 Vietnam, Timor-Leste 0-4 Thailand
• July 21: Indonesia 0-0 Malaysia, Philippines 2-0 Brunei Darussalam
• July 22: Vietnam 2-1 Cambodia, Thailand 0-0 Myanmar
• July 25 (Semifinals): Vietnam 2-1 Philippines, Indonesia 1-1 Thailand (7-6 on penalties)
• July 28 (Third Place Playoff): Philippines vs. Thailand
• July 29 (Final): Vietnam vs. Indonesia

Where to Watch

Catch all the action live on the ASEAN United FC YouTube channel and various regional broadcasters:

• Cambodia: BayonTV
• Indonesia, Philippines, Timor Leste: Emtek - SCTV, Indosiar, Vidio
• Laos: BG Sports
• Malaysia: Astro, AstroGo, Sooka
• Myanmar: Skynet, BG Sports
• Singapore: Mediacorp - meWatch
• Thailand: AIS, BG Sports, Thairath TV, True Visions, Nok Plus
• Vietnam: VTV, FPT Play
• South Korea: SPOTV
• Rest of the world: @ASEANUtdFC on YouTube and Facebook

Tournament Standings

Group A:

1. Indonesia (Q) - 9 pts
2. Philippines (Q) - 6 pts
3. Malaysia (E) - 4 pts
4. Brunei (E) - 0 pts

Group B:

1. Vietnam (Q) - 6 pts
2. Cambodia (E) - 2 pts
3. Laos (E) - 1 pt

Group C:

1. Thailand (Q) - 4 pts
2. Myanmar (E) - 2 pts
3. Timor-Leste (E) - 1 pt

Semifinals and Final

The semifinals saw Vietnam and Indonesia advance, with Indonesia securing their spot in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout against Thailand. The final will be held on July 29 in Jakarta, where Vietnam and Indonesia will battle for the championship title.

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Stay tuned for more updates and live coverage of the 2025 ASEAN U-23 Championship!