Schedule Of The Indonesian National Team Vs Japan And Saudi Arabia

The Indonesian national team will play two home games in the 2026 World Cup Qualification (VOI/Ferry Tri Adi Sasono).

JAKARTA The Indonesian national team will play two matches at home next month in Group G of the Third Round of the 2026 Asian Zone World Cup Qualifiers.

The two matches are scheduled to take place on November 15 and 19, 2024 at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Senayan, Jakarta.

The first match that was played by the Indonesian national team was against Japan. The duel will be a tough battle for the Garuda Squad because Japan is so far unbeaten.

Of the four matches that have been played, Japan has won three times from one draw. The result made them collect 10 points and sit comfortably at the top of Group C.

In the Third Round of 2026 World Cup Qualification, the clash will be the first between the Indonesian and Japanese national teams.

Furthermore, the Garuda Squad will only play away to Japan on June 10, 2025.

Four days after the duel with Japan, it was Saudi Arabia's turn to travel. Of course, the visitors came on a mission to embarrass the Garuda Squad at home.

The meeting was the second clash between the Indonesian national team and Saudi Arabia. When visiting Saudi Arabia's headquarters, Shin Tae-yong's squad managed to bring home one point thanks to the 1-1 draw.

On paper, both Japan and Arabia are not easy opponents for Indonesia. If you can't steal points, the Indonesian opportunity to go to the 2026 World Cup can be closed.

Currently, Indonesia is still in fifth place in the standings with three points. The achievement was obtained from three draws and one defeat.

To be able to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, the Garuda squad has at least finished in the top two of Group G's final standings. This opportunity was a bit difficult after Indonesia's last two matches only got one point.

However, the opportunity to play in the 2026 World Cup is still open. With a note that Indonesia must finish in third or fourth place to continue to the Fourth Round of Qualification.

To maintain this opportunity, the Indonesian national team must take advantage of these two home games so that even if they fail in the Third Round, there will still be at least the Fourth Round.

In the Fourth Round of Qualification, the Indonesian national team will win one ticket on the condition that they must win the group against the other two teams.

If you become runners-up, the Indonesian national team must continue the qualifications to the fifth round.

For the fifth round, Indonesia will compete in two legs against other runners-up from the Fourth Round. The winner will later play in the inter-confederation playoffs.

Schedule Of The Indonesian National Team Vs Japan And Saudi Arabia

Indonesia vs Japan

Friday, November 15, 2024

Kick-off at 19.00 WIB

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Kick-off 19.00 WIB

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium