JAKARTA - The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) officially announced John Herdman as the new coach of the Indonesian national team.
The national football parent ensured Herdman sat in the Garuda coach's seat through an official statement on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The 50-year-old coach filled the place left by Patrick Kluivert.
"Herdman is not just a coach, but an experienced architect who has brought the team to the World Cup," PSSI wrote in a statement received by the media.
Herdman's track record is the main reason for this appointment. He is listed as the only coach in the world who has managed to bring the men's and women's national teams from one country to the FIFA World Cup.
Together with the Canadian women's national team, Herdman appeared at the 2007 and 2011 World Cups. He also made history by winning two consecutive Olympic bronze medals in 2012 and 2016.
In the men's sector, Herdman successfully led Canada to the 2022 Qatar World Cup, which was a historic moment after 36 years. This achievement also catapulted Canada's FIFA ranking at that time from 77th to 33rd in the world.
"PSSI welcomes the presence of the 50-year-old coach enthusiastically," said a follow-up statement from PSSI.
Herdman immediately faced a busy agenda with Indonesia in this year's calendar. One of them is appearing at the FIFA Series at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on FIFA Match Day 23-31 March 2026.
In addition, the FIFA Match Day agenda in June, September, October, and November, as well as the 2026 AFF Cup which is scheduled to take place starting July 25, 2026.
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