Tanzania Officially Becomes The Opponent Of The Indonesian National Team Trial

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team has been waiting for an international trial schedule in early June 2024. Tanzania has been confirmed to be the official opponent facing the Garuda Squad.

The news that Tanzania became the official opponent of the Indonesian national team in the trial match was shared directly through the official Instagram account. In an upload Thursday, May 16, 2024, it was informed that the match will be held on June 2, 2024 at the Madya Stadium, Jakarta.

Before Tanzania officially became the opponent of the match, the President of FAM (Malay Football Federation) had tried to realize a test match against Indonesia. The discourse was discussed with Erick Thohir.

However, PSSI finally chose Tanzania as a test opponent this time. Although less familiar, Tanzania is currently ranked FIFA better than Indonesia.

Tanzania is in the 119th place, while Indonesia is in the 134th place in the world.

This match against Tanzania will be Indonesia's last preparation before completing the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.

On this agenda, the Indonesian national team is included in Group F and will undergo two remaining matches.

The first match will be played by facing Iraq on June 6, 2024 and the Philippines on June 11, 2024 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta.

Currently, the Indonesian national team is in second place in Group F with a collection of seven points from four matches.

Rizky Ridho and his friends only need one win or three more points to ensure one place in the third round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualifiers.