Indonesia National Team
Bulgaria coach acknowledges Indonesia's national team strength ahead of FIFA Series 2026
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Bulgaria national team coach Aleksandar Dimitrov has acknowledged Indonesia's squad as a tough opponent due to many players in elite European leagues. The statement came during training in Jakarta on March 25, 2026. Indonesia has finalized its 23-player squad for the FIFA Series from March 27-30 at Stadion Gelora Bung Karno.
Indonesia national team coach John Herdman expressed admiration for his players' intensity and pride in representing the country, despite tight preparation time ahead of FIFA Series 2026. The first training session took place at Stadion Madya GBK on March 24, 2026. Elkan Baggott rejoined after nearly two years absent.
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Indonesia national team coach John Herdman, appointed in January 2026, has announced a provisional 41-player squad for the FIFA Series 2026 in Jakarta, starting March 27 against Saint Kitts and Nevis. The list features diaspora talents like Jay Idzes and Emil Audero from Italy's Serie A, returning defender Elkan Baggott, and domestic goalkeeper Cahya Supriadi, while omitting strong performers Teja Paku Alam and Rafael Struick.
Indonesia's U-22 team lost 0-1 to the Philippines in their Group C match at the 2025 SEA Games in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on December 8, 2025. This defeat has left their position precarious, with advancement depending on a win against Myanmar and outcomes in other matches. If Vietnam and Malaysia draw on December 11, Indonesia could be eliminated before facing Myanmar.
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Jean Paul Van Gastel, PSIM Yogyakarta coach and former assistant to Giovanni van Bronckhorst, expressed surprise at rumors of his colleague coaching Indonesia's national team. He highlighted Van Bronckhorst's Maluku heritage as a possible factor. Meanwhile, PSSI is interviewing coaching candidates in Europe.