Thom Haye's Enthusiasm Welcomes The 2026 World Cup Qualification Fourth Round Match

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team is confirmed against Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the Fourth Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Ahead of the agenda in October 2025, Thom Haye has shown his enthusiasm to compete immediately.

The agenda of the Indonesian national team against Saudi Arabia and Iraq is known from the results of the draw or draw which will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2025. In the draw held at the AFC Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq are included in Group B.

From the draw, it was also known that Indonesia will fight Saudi Arabia on October 8, 2025. Three days after that, it was Iraq's turn to be the opponent for the Garuda Squad.

Regarding the draw results, the Indonesian national team midfielder, Thom Haye, commented. He admitted that he could not wait to appear in October 2025 to defend the Garuda Squad.

"Hello, guys. We finally know the opponents who will be faced in the Fourth Round: (Arab) Saudi and Iraqi. Very enthusiastic, can't wait to October."

"First of all, there will be several matches to prepare. Next to October. What do you think about the results of this lottery?" said Thom Haye on The Haye Way's Instagram account quoted Friday, July 18, 2025.

In the Fourth Round of Qualification, only the winners of each group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup. The second-ranked team in each group will be pitted again to win a playoff ticket.