PKB Legislators Convince Gus Dur's Speech: Indonesian National Team Enters The 2026 World Cup

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairman of Commission X DPR from the PKB faction, Then Hadrian Irfani believes that the words of the 4th President of the Republic of Indonesia Abdurrahman Wahid alias Gus Dur that Indonesia will be participating in the 2026 World Cup. Then Ari said, Gus Dur once stated that the dream of seeing the Indonesian national team compete in the World Cup will be realized at the 2026 World Cup event.

"I believe that in the past, the late KH Abdurrahman Wahid had said that the national team would enter the World Cup, it would be realized in 2026," said Lalu Ari to reporters, Saturday, January 11.

Regarding the recent chaos after Shin Tae-yong was fired by PSSI as a coach, then considered the polemic a test for the Indonesian national team to reach a better level.

According to him, the Indonesian national team will be even greater and achieve if they go through this problem maturely.

"As for today's chaos, I believe that when we want to climb higher stairs, there will be trials. I consider this a trial," he said.

It is known that PSSI officially fired Shin Tae-yong (STY) on January 6. This dismissal had invited controversy because the South Korean coach only completed his contract period in 2026.

Currently, PSSI has appointed the new coach of the Indonesian national team from the Netherlands, Patrick Kluiver. Patrick himself is a legend of the Barcelona football club.

With Patrick's background, Commission X of the House of Representatives asked the public to provide an opportunity for Patrick to prove his ability to bring the Indonesian national team to the 2026 World Cup.

Then assessed, all parties must be sure that the Indonesian national team will enter as participants in the 2026 World Cup. Because with this belief, Indonesia will be able to get through every match smoothly and successfully.

"And God willing, with God's destiny we will be able to watch and hear Indonesian songs at the 2026 World Cup," concluded Lalu Ari.