JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team will play the final match of Group C of the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone against Japan at Suita Stadium on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, afternoon WIB.
The coach of the Japanese National Team (Timnas), Hajime Moriyasu, paid special attention to the captain of the Indonesian national team, Jay Idzes.
"First of all, Indonesia is a very solid team, but I think Captain Jay Idzes is the core of the team. Jay played well in the back line."
"I want the players to focus on goals and break through defense," Moriyasu told a press conference before the game.
At the previous meeting which was held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, November 2024, Japan won 4-0 over Indonesia.
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Samurai Blue is still favored at the meeting later. Even so, this time's motivation is different.
Japan has confirmed its place in the 2026 World Cup finals. 20 points collection so far no one will be able to displace them from the top of Group C.
Meanwhile, Indonesia is also safe on different routes. Patrick Kluivert's troops confirmed themselves to advance to the Fourth Round with 12 points so far.
Therefore, the Garuda Squad will appear burdenless. This makes Moriyasu wary, especially with the threat of the front line of the Indonesian national team which is now very busy.
"In my opinion, it's not just one player, but some players who have the ability to score goals."
"We must be responsible for each player and remain organized as a team to stop not just one player, but the whole team," he said.
Moriyasu further revealed that Japan had undergone rigorous preparations and saw the match against the Indonesian national team as an important challenge on the way to the final round.
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