Heat Up The Indonesian Vs Saudi Arabia National Team Duel, AFC: Thriller Match

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team resumed their struggle in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification against Saudi Arabia. The match was crucial for both teams. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) helped heat tension before the match.

The Indonesian national team will host Saudi Arabia on the sixth matchday of Group C of the 2026 World Cup Qualification Third Round at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 19.00 WIB.

Through its official Instagram account, the AFC does not want to miss heating the atmosphere of the match. They labeled Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia clashes like a thriller.

This was revealed by the AFC because he felt that the match between the two teams would be exciting and even tense.

"Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia. Garuda welcomes Green Falcons in Jakarta in a match that promises a thriller! Who will win this time?" wrote the AFC in its upload quoted Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

AFC's statement about the clash between the Indonesian national team and Saudi Arabia is indeed crucial for each team. The reason is, both the Indonesian national team and Saudi Arabia are both hunting for optimal results in the match later.

The Indonesian national team is aiming for victory in order to rise from a 0-4 defeat to Japan in Friday, November 15, 2024. Facing Saudi Arabia, the full three points are the main targets of the Garuda Squad, although efforts will not be easy.

The situation was getting worse because in the match Kevin Diks was confirmed to be absent due to injury. Especially if you look at the record meeting of the two teams that did not side with the Indonesian national team because they had never won from 16 matches.

While in the opposing camp, Saudi Arabia appeared in this match with the determination not to lose points. Saudi Arabia's coach, Hervemen, will strive to be able to achieve positive results amid Saudi Arabia's efforts to hunt for tickets to the 2026 World Cup.

The Indonesian national team currently occupies the position of caretaker of the standings with a collection of three points. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is in third place by packing six points.