Asian Zone 2026 World Cup Qualification Third Round Draw Schedule

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team managed to secure a ticket to the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone after winning over the Philippines (2-0). The Garuda squad is one of 18 teams that will continue the struggle for the 2026 World Cup.

However, before starting the journey again, Shin Tae-yong's team had to go through the drawing process or draw to determine the group in the third round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualification.

Based on the official AFC website quoted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the schedule for drawing the third round of qualifications will be held on June 27, 2024. This agenda will be held at AFC headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, although the exact time has not been announced.

Although not yet underway, the Indonesian national team could get a tough opponent. You see, the Garuda Squad is now in Pot 6 or the lowest pot with North Korea and Kuwait.

The distribution of these pots itself refers to the latest FIFA ranking forecast which will also be officially announced on June 20, 2024. North Korea, Indonesia, and Kuwait are the three teams with the lowest ranking compared to other contestants.

Referring to Footy Rankings uploads, Pot 1 contains Japan, Iran, South Korea. Pot 2 is occupied by Australia, Qatar, Iraq. Pot 3 is inhabited by Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, and Jordan.

Then, Pot 4 has the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar. Pot 5 is filled with China, Palestine, and Kyrgyzstan.

Regardless of how the draw will be, the Indonesian national team will ensure that they qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification after winning 2-0 from the Philippines.

The victory brought the Garuda Squad with the runner-up status of Group F in the second round of qualifiers and accompanied Iraq to qualify for the third round.