JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team is believed to be stronger when they enter the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification in the Asian Zone. This was conveyed by Garuda Squad defender, Asnawi Mangkualam.
The Indonesian national team qualified for the third round after becoming runners-up in group F of the second round. The position was secured after a 2-0 win over the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on June 11, 2024. This victory brought Shin Tae-yong's troops accompanying Iraq who won the group.
Ahead of the third round which will take place in September 2024, Asnawi said the Indonesian national team would be faced with a more difficult test.
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Even so, the player who plays in Thailand ensures that the Garuda Squad will not be afraid and will become stronger.
"We have to be optimistic because we have a lot of players who will come later. Change and make us stronger," said Asnawi.
Asnawi also mentioned that there would be any possibility that would happen in football. However, this will not tackle the dream of the Indonesian national team to appear in the 2026 World Cup.
"We always believe and are optimistic that we can go to the 2026 World Cup," said Asnawi.
After completing the second round, Asnawi said that preparations for the third round will be held in the next few months. You see, the players will first return to their respective clubs to navigate the competition.
"Everything will be prepared in September 2024. We have to be better for a higher target," he said.
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