JAKARTA - The Indonesian National Team (Timnas) will face Japan in the last match of Group C of the 2026 Asian Zone Qualification World Cup, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The duel between the two teams will take place at Suita Stadium, Osaka, Japan.
The Garuda squad arrived in Osaka since Saturday 7 June 2025. Previously, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Indonesian national team won 1-0 over China at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta.
Indonesia coach, Patrick Kluivet, said that he and his team were very happy and enjoyed being in Osaka. Moreover, Japan has already qualified directly for the 2026 World Cup and Indonesia has qualified for the Fourth Round.
Seeing this situation, the Red-White Team appeared unloaded and full of confidence in organizing the match.
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"I think tomorrow's match will be a very interesting match, both to be watched and played with great joy of course. We come with high self-confidence," Patrick Kluiver said in a press conference before the match.
Furthermore, Kluivert did not want to appear minor. He wants his troops to continue to play their best in the match later.
"Japan is the leader of Group C. In my opinion, they are the best team in this group. We have to play in our own style."
"Although it will be a difficult match, everyone knows that. However, we have prepared ourselves and are trying to give our best tomorrow," said the Dutch coach.
Patrick Kluivert hints there will be a change in strategy due to the player's planned rotation.
"We'll see tomorrow. There may be changes. I can't say how many players will be replaced or whether to change. Of course we have studied the Japanese match against Australia," he said.
The Indonesian national team currently occupies the fourth position in Group C standings with 12 points as a result of the nine matches that have been played. The Garuda squad has been confirmed to qualify for the Fourth Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification.
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