JAKARTA - Sandy Walsh is known to have arrived in Australia ahead of the 2026 World Cup Qualification continued match. Arriving at Kingsford Smith International Airport Sydney, Monday, March 17, 2025, he was greeted by Garuda Squad supporters and received a birthday present.

Sandy Walsh shared the moment of warm welcome on his social media account. Not without reason, the defender also received a gift. You see, Walsh just celebrated his 30th birthday on March 14, 2025.

The supporter who approached Walsh then gave a scarf bearing the words "Sydney Kandang Garuda" which was draped directly into Sandy Walsh's neck.

"Thank you. I really appreciate this," said Sandy in response to Garuda's fans' hospitality.

Sandy Walsh is on the list of 29 Indonesian national team players brought by Patrick Kluiver to fight Australia.

Previously, Thom Haye uploaded the moment of his arrival in Sydney.

Thom Haye also received a no less extraordinary welcome from loyal Indonesian fans waiting for the arrival of Red-White Team personnel at Sydney Airport.

The Australian vs Indonesia match itself will be held at the Sydney Stadium, Thursday, March 20, 2025. Five days later Indonesia will host Bahrain in Jakarta.

The duel against Australia and Bahrain is an important moment for Indonesia in Group C of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. The positive results in these two matches can increase Indonesia's chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals.


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