Justin Hubner's Determination With The Indonesian National Team: Silence Iraq And The Philippines

Justin Hubner has ambitions to win against Iraq and the Philippines (Instagram/@justinhubner5).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team defender, Justin Hubner, has a big target when defending the team in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Facing Iraq and the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, Hubner wants to be able to silence opponents by getting full points.

The meeting with Iraq and the Philippines is the last two matches of the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. Of the two matches, the Garuda Squad was the host when they faced Iraq on June 6, 2024, and the Philippines on June 11, 2024.

For the two agendas, the Indonesian national team actually only needed one win to ensure a place to the third round. However, with a strong determination, Justin Hubner set a target to win the two matches.

"I am happy to be elected to the Indonesian national team. I am happy to be able to fight for my country. I feel honored," Hubner was quoted as saying by Yahoo Japan on Thursday, May 30, 2024.

"I want to do my best to win the next match (in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers). I want to get six points (out of two wins)," said Hubner.

In addition to his determination to present a victory for the Indonesian national team, Justin Hubner also expressed his ambition to boost his career at the Japanese club, Cerezo osaka.

"I want to be good for the Indonesian national team and of course get more playing minutes for Cerezo (Osaka)," said the defender.

Before battling Iraq and the Philippines, the Indonesian national team first underwent a test match against Tanzania. The match was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Madya Stadium, Senayan.

Unfortunately, in that match Hubner was confirmed to be absent. You see, the player only got permission from Cerezo after the trial date.