Weather Adaptation Is The Focus Of The U-17 Indonesian National Team Ahead Of The 2025 U-17 World Cup

JAKARTA - The U-17 Indonesian national team is focusing on preparing to appear at the 2025 U-17 World Cup in Qatar. The Middle East weather adaptation is also a matter of concern. This was conveyed by the U-17 Indonesian national team player, Zahaby Gholy.

One of these preparatory steps is to undergo a training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The location was chosen because it was considered to have a situation approaching Qatar.

"It's quite hot here and that's our reason for going to Dubai, for weather adaptation before going to Qatar. You see, the temperature is almost the same," Gholy said as quoted from the Kita Garuda page Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

For the 2025 U-17 World Cup match in Qatar on 3-27 November 2025, the U-17 Indonesian national team will face Brazil U-17, Honduras U-17, and Zambia U-17 who are members of Group H of the 2025 U-17 World Cup.

Seeing the potential opponents to be faced, Gholy said it was the reason and encouragement of the U-17 Indonesian national team to focus on undergoing TC in Dubai. You see, they want to achieve maximum results in the 2025 U-17 World Cup.

"We didn't come to Dubai to play games. Coach Nova Arianto and all of his friends have made very thorough preparations."

"This includes the friendly match here until later towards the 2025 U-17 World Cup," he said.

The Garuda Muda squad managed to qualify for the 2025 U-17 World Cup through the qualifying path. This is the first record because they previously appeared in the U-17 World Cup through their host status.

Indonesia U-17 has undergone two test matches during the TC in Dubai. On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Nova Arianto's troops lost 1-2 to Paraguay U-17.

Garuda Muda had taken the lead through Fadly Alberto Hengga's goal, but Paraguay hit back two goals that lasted until the end.

Next, Garuda Muda's performance improved. They can hold the U-17 Ivory Coast series with no goals.

Indonesia U-17 still has a test match against Panama U-17 on October 30, 2025 before leaving for Qatar.