Indonesia National Team
Indonesia drawn in tough group F with Japan and Qatar for 2027 Asian Cup
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The 2027 Asian Cup draw placed Indonesia in Group F alongside Japan, Qatar and Thailand. Coach John Herdman immediately outlined plans for a major squad review.
Indonesia's U-17 team secured a dramatic 1-0 win over China in their opening Group B match at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Keanu Sanjaya scored the lone goal in the 87th minute. The result places Indonesia second in the provisional standings.
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Indonesia national team coach John Herdman has begun calling players for a training camp from May 26-30, 2026, in Jakarta ahead of the 2026 AFF Cup. Four Persija Jakarta players—Fajar Fathurrahman, Eksel Runtukahu, Shayne Pattynama, and Witan Sulaeman—are included in the initial list per a PSSI letter dated April 22, 2026. The absence of Rizky Ridho has drawn public attention.
Indonesia's national team lost narrowly 0-1 to Bulgaria in the FIFA Series 2026 final at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta, on Monday (30/3/2026). Marin Petkov's penalty in the 38th minute sealed Bulgaria's win after Kevin Diks fouled Zdravko Dimitrov, confirmed by VAR. Despite dominating and hitting the post twice, Indonesia failed to equalize.
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Indonesia national team coach John Herdman has called up young striker Jens Raven to replace Mauro Zijlstra, sidelined by a hamstring injury, for the FIFA Series 2026 final against Bulgaria tonight. Zijlstra had scored on his debut in the 4-0 win over Saint Kitts and Nevis on March 27. The match is set for Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta at 20:00 WIB.
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.
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Indonesia's U-17 team has been placed in Group A of the AFF U-17 Cup 2026 alongside Vietnam, Malaysia, and Timor Leste following the draw in Jakarta on Friday. As hosts, Indonesia will stage the tournament in Gresik and Sidoarjo, East Java, from April 11 to 23. The event marks an early test for coach Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto.
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