The verified picture at 09:42 IST

This is a status check, not a prediction sheet. At approximately 09:42 India Standard Time on Monday, 5 October — 04:12 UTC — the cross-sport picture divides neatly into three states: FIFA’s ASEAN Cup medal matches are still to be played in Jakarta, MLB’s Sunday National League game is live rather than complete, and NASCAR’s South Point 400 has a final, inspected result. UEFA’s Nations League programme is also ahead, with eight Monday fixtures listed by the organiser. Those distinctions matter: a scheduled contest is not a result, and a live score can change before a reader opens a link.[1] [3] [5] [6] [8]

For a practical reading order, start with the ASEAN Cup if you are planning an afternoon or evening watch in India; use the MLB hub later tonight for the North American Division Series; and use NASCAR’s results page for a settled Las Vegas finish. The UEFA item is chiefly a timing and fixture update, because the official list provides the match slate but does not turn a forthcoming game into a story of a winner. All times below are converted only where the organiser’s time basis, or an independently corroborated display, supports the conversion.[1] [3] [5] [8]

UEFA Nations League: Monday’s fixture list and the time caveat

UEFA’s official 2026/27 Nations League fixture article says its listed times are CET and identifies Cyprus v Latvia as the early Monday match at 18:00, followed by France v Belgium, Italy v Türkiye, Northern Ireland v Georgia, Ukraine v Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina v Poland, Romania v Sweden and Montenegro v Armenia. The article’s default is 20:45 unless otherwise stated, so Cyprus v Latvia is the explicit earlier exception. UEFA’s same page records the reverse fixture on 28 September as a 0-0 draw; that historical result is not a result for Monday’s match.[1]

There is a useful time-zone caution for viewers. BBC’s independent fixture page displays Cyprus v Latvia at 17:00 in UK time and labels all of its times UK-based. On 5 October, that display translates to 16:00 UTC and 21:30 IST. UEFA’s table uses its generic CET convention, while the UK display reflects the on-date European clock setting; readers should use UEFA’s official match centre close to kick-off if either service updates its presentation. The BBC page names a venue, but this roundup deliberately does not repeat it because the accessible official UEFA fixture text did not state one.[1] [2]

ASEAN Cup final day: Jakarta schedule in local, UTC and India time

FIFA’s official ASEAN Cup schedule sets two medal matches on Monday at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Malaysia face Vietnam in the bronze final at 16:00 local Jakarta time, which is 09:00 UTC, 10:00 BST and 14:30 IST. Indonesia then meet Thailand in the final at 20:00 local time, or 13:00 UTC, 14:00 BST and 18:30 IST. Jakarta operates on WIB (UTC+7), with no daylight-saving adjustment, which makes these conversions straightforward. At the stated check neither fixture had begun, so there is no score, winner or confirmed final lineup to report.[3]

The build-up has firm context without needing speculation. FIFA says Indonesia reached the final by beating Bangladesh 9-2 on the last group-stage day and became the group stage’s highest scorers. Thailand advanced after wins over Pakistan and Vietnam, although the Thai side lost 2-1 to the Philippines in its final group match. Malaysia reached the bronze game unbeaten and without conceding in the group phase, but Indonesia progressed on goals scored after Malaysia’s 6-0 win over Singapore. Vietnam’s route included a 2-0 loss to Thailand, bookended by wins over the Philippines and Pakistan.[3] [4]

What to follow in Jakarta, and what remains unknown

The most reliable live path is FIFA’s tournament scores-and-fixtures page, which lists the bronze final and final alongside the completed group matches and provides a regional broadcaster finder. It is better than relying on an old social post or an unverified graphic, particularly because the page warns that match time is shown in the selected local setting. For the unambiguous scheduled local kick-offs used here, FIFA’s written match-schedule article states 16:00 and 20:00 in Jakarta; use the live fixture page for the in-play score and final status.[3] [11]

The result of the separate FIFA ASEAN Challenge Cup is already known: Hong Kong, China beat Cambodia 2-0 in the final on 3 October, according to FIFA’s tournament page. That is a completed competition thread, not evidence about the two Jakarta games. Equally, FIFA’s preview discusses availability and group-stage context but it does not publish an official starting XI for either Monday match. Treat any early team sheet outside an official team or organiser release as provisional, and do not treat the scheduled final as proof of a champion before the final whistle.[4] [11]

MLB postseason: two Game 2s later in the US, while the NL stays live

Major League Baseball’s official postseason hub schedules two American League Division Series Game 2s for Monday, 5 October: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians at 5:00 p.m. ET, with Chicago leading 1-0, and New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays at 8:00 p.m. ET, with Tampa Bay leading 1-0. In India those listed ET starts fall at 02:30 IST and 05:30 IST on Tuesday, 6 October. MLB lists TBS for both; its separate schedule article adds truTV, UniMas and HBO Max to the US distribution details. Territorial availability elsewhere is not established by that US schedule and should be checked locally.[5]

The National League’s Sunday action should not be frozen as if it were final. MLB’s official Gameday showed Atlanta at Los Angeles live, with the Braves 2-1 ahead after five innings at this early-India check; the page was explicitly live and had not posted a final. Milwaukee’s 4-3 Game 2 win over San Diego is final and gives the Brewers a 2-0 NLDS lead. Independent scoreboard coverage corroborates the two Monday ALDS pairings and series leads, while readers seeking a final Braves–Dodgers result should refresh the official Gameday or postseason bracket rather than rely on this live snapshot.[5] [6] [7]

NASCAR: Briscoe’s Las Vegas win is confirmed

Unlike the football and baseball fixtures, NASCAR has a completed result to bank. Chase Briscoe won Sunday’s South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Joe Gibbs Racing. NASCAR’s official live-results page records a 1.376-second margin, 175 laps led and 267 laps completed. Kyle Larson finished second, Tyler Reddick third, Austin Cindric fourth and Ryan Blaney fifth. NASCAR’s race recap says Briscoe swept both stages and calls it his second Cup Series trophy of the season. These are final-race facts, not a preview of the next round.[8] [9]

The finish was closer in sequence than the official margin may suggest. NASCAR reports that Larson and Reddick had reduced Briscoe’s lead before Larson hit the wall on the final lap; Larson retained second and Reddick third after the incident. The official recap also says post-race inspection found no issues, confirming Briscoe as winner. Larson remains championship leader, 40 points ahead of Denny Hamlin, with five races left; NASCAR says Briscoe moved up two places in the Chase standings. Independent Jayski reporting matches the leading finishers, stage sweep and 175 laps led.[9] [10]

How to use this roundup without being caught by a time change

For today’s order of play in India, the ASEAN Cup bronze final is first at 14:30 IST and the final follows at 18:30 IST. Cyprus v Latvia is the next specifically converted UEFA marker at 21:30 IST using the corroborating UK display. The MLB games then belong to the early hours of Tuesday in India, not Monday evening: 02:30 IST for White Sox–Guardians and 05:30 IST for Yankees–Rays. Date rollover is the common trap here, especially when an organiser publishes in ET, a broadcaster presents UK time or a reader is in India.[1] [2] [3] [5]

A sound live-following routine is simple. Open FIFA’s match page shortly before each Jakarta kick-off; open UEFA’s official match centre rather than assuming an old schedule card; and check MLB’s Gameday for an in-progress score or completed result. For the NASCAR race, the results and recap pages are now the appropriate records because the event has passed. This article does not sell tickets, make availability guarantees, name unconfirmed lineups or offer betting advice. Schedules, broadcasts and live scores can change after publication.[3] [5] [6] [8]

What is confirmed, what is pending, and the next reliable update

Confirmed as of this check: the two FIFA ASEAN Cup medal matchups, their organiser-stated Jakarta kick-off times, Monday’s UEFA Nations League fixture slate, the ALDS Game 2 schedule, Milwaukee’s 2-0 series advantage over San Diego, and Briscoe’s inspected Las Vegas victory. Pending: both ASEAN Cup medal results, every UEFA Monday result, the two Monday ALDS outcomes, and the final score of the live Atlanta–Los Angeles game. That boundary is deliberate. Publishing an anticipated score, an inferred champion or a social-media lineup as fact would make a useful roundup less trustworthy.[1] [3] [5] [6] [9]

The next sensible update points are event-driven rather than arbitrary. FIFA should supply final match pages after the Jakarta games; UEFA’s match centre should provide confirmed kick-off and result information; and MLB’s bracket will move only after the games actually finish. NASCAR’s immediate outcome does not need a live update, although official standings and the Charlotte weekend will provide the next competitive context. The sources were opened at approximately 09:42 IST on 5 October. Any later time stamp, score or roster notice should supersede this time-specific briefing.[1] [3] [5] [8]

Questions readers ask

What time is the ASEAN Cup final in India?

Indonesia v Thailand is scheduled for 20:00 in Jakarta, which is 18:30 IST on Monday, 5 October. Malaysia v Vietnam in the bronze final starts at 14:30 IST. Neither result was available at this check.[3]

What MLB playoff games are on 5 October 2026?

The official schedule lists White Sox at Guardians at 5:00 p.m. ET and Yankees at Rays at 8:00 p.m. ET. For India, those are 02:30 IST and 05:30 IST on 6 October.[5]

Did Chase Briscoe win the South Point 400?

Yes. NASCAR confirms Briscoe won at Las Vegas by 1.376 seconds over Kyle Larson after leading 175 of 267 laps; post-race inspection found no issues.[8] [9]

What is the UEFA Nations League fixture on 5 October?

UEFA lists Cyprus v Latvia at 18:00 under its fixture-table convention, plus France v Belgium, Italy v Türkiye, Northern Ireland v Georgia, Ukraine v Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina v Poland, Romania v Sweden and Montenegro v Armenia.[1]

Is Braves v Dodgers final yet?

No at this article’s early-India check. MLB Gameday displayed the game live, with Atlanta ahead 2-1 after five innings; check the official Gameday page for the final score.[6]

Sources

  1. 2026/27 UEFA Nations League: All the league phase fixtures and results — UEFA. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:42:58+05:30.
  2. Cyprus v Latvia — BBC Sport. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:25+05:30.
  3. FIFA ASEAN Cup match schedule: fixtures and results — FIFA. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:42:10+05:30.
  4. Indonesia and Thailand duel in ASEAN Cup final — FIFA. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:25+05:30.
  5. 2026 Postseason Schedule — Major League Baseball. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:52+05:30.
  6. Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers, 4 October 2026 — Major League Baseball. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:52+05:30.
  7. MLB Scoreboard: Monday, October 5, 2026 — ESPN. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:27+05:30.
  8. 2026 South Point 400 Race Results — NASCAR. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:42:05+05:30.
  9. Briscoe survives three-car flurry for dominant Las Vegas Chase victory — NASCAR. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:42:19+05:30.
  10. 2026 NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway — Jayski. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:42:45+05:30.
  11. FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 Scores & Fixtures — FIFA. Accessed 2026-10-05T09:43:02+05:30.

Score Live Desk prepared this time-specific roundup from official UEFA, FIFA, MLB and NASCAR material, with BBC Sport, ESPN and Jayski used as independent corroboration where available. Sources were opened around 09:42 IST on 5 October 2026. Live scores, fixture times, broadcast access and confirmed lineups may change. This article reports no betting odds, makes no result predictions and does not guarantee viewing access, ticket availability or future updates.