FIFA World Cup 2026: Patrick Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to first-ever World Cup
3 days, 17 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Patrick Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to first-ever World Cup

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert on Sunday said he aims to take football-mad Indonesia to their first World Cup since independence, as he was officially unveiled as their new coach. “Everybody knows we will be playing four games, four finals, and we want to achieve what we want to achieve,” Kluivert told a press conference in Jakarta. “The most important thing is to have results, and impact.” Kluivert has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with a two-year extension option, according to Indonesia’s football association. Shin took Indonesia, who are 127th in the FIFA rankings, into the decisive third round of Asian qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

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Indonesia hires former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert as head coach
1 week ago

Indonesia hires former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert as head coach

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia hired former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as head coach on Wednesday. The announcement came two days after the PSSI, Indonesia’s soccer federation, dismissed Shin Tae-yong despite the South Korean taking the Southeast Asian nation to within sight of a first World Cup appearance since 1938 when it competed as the Dutch East Indies. “PSSI has officially …

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot
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1 week ago

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot

The Hindu  

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. “The Dutch football legend has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with an option for an extension,” Indonesia’s football association, the PSSI, said in a statement. Shin took Indonesia, who are 127th in the …

Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers
1 week, 2 days ago

Indonesia fires head coach ahead of vital World Cup qualifiers

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has dismissed Shin Tae-yong as head coach of its national team, the country’s federation announced on Monday. “This decision was made based on long and mature considerations and evaluations carried out by as a whole regarding the team’s performance and the long-term goals that the Indonesian National Football Team wants to achieve” the Indonesian federation, known …

Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot
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1 week, 3 days ago

Indonesia sack football coach Shin in search of FIFA World Cup 2026 spot

Al Jazeera  

South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification. Indonesia have sacked their men’s football coach Shin Tae-yong with the country’s football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as they battle for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Southeast Asian nation has tens of millions of …

Thohir determined to take Indonesia back to World Cup
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Thohir determined to take Indonesia back to World Cup

China Daily  

Erick Thohir, chairman of Indonesia's soccer association. AGENCIES JAKARTA — Erick Thohir once owned Inter Milan, and still has an interest in English club Oxford United, but the abiding soccer dream of the Indonesian businessman-cum-politician is to take his country back to the World Cup. Soccer is followed passionately by tens of millions in the Southeast Asian archipelago, but Indonesia's …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin

The Hindu  

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team’s shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup. Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country’s first win in the third phase of the continent’s qualifiers, boosting their hopes of an appearance …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Japan on brink of qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers: Japan on brink of qualification, Indonesia stuns Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Japan is within touching distance of an eighth straight World Cup appearance after a 3-1 win over China on Tuesday put the team nine points clear of second-place Australia, which drew 2-2 with Bahrain, in its Asian qualifying group. READ | England has all the tools to win 2026 World Cup under Tuchel, says Carsley The Portsmouth forward opened the …

Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers. Indonesia have shocked Saudi Arabia with a 2-0 win in Jakarta in Group C of the Asian qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. It is so close in our group.” The game became fractious late on with the …

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification
2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification

The Hindu  

Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu’s relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot. An own goal from Justin Hubner 10 minutes before the interval gave the Japanese the lead before strikes from Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa …

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026
2 months ago

Japan vs Indonesia: Moriyasu expects tough test in AFC qualifiers for FIFA World Cup 2026

The Hindu  

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said Thursday he expects a tough test against an Indonesian team filled with European-born players when the two sides clash in World Cup qualifying in Jakarta. A potential victory over Indonesia in front of 78,000 fans in the country’s capital puts an eighth straight World Cup berth within reach. Tomorrow we will fight very hard.” The …

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Under-23 Asian Cup moves into quarterfinals. Indonesia eyes its first Olympic qualification

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Indonesia heads into its quarterfinal match against South Korea at the Under-23 Asian Cup with a chance to move a step closer to its first-ever Olympic appearance. We want to be in the semifinals,” said Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong, who was in charge of South Korea at the 2018 World Cup and will now try to prevent …

The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
1 year, 2 months ago

The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event

Associated Press  

Indonesia’s unexpected second chance of hosting a global soccer tournament gets underway Friday when the Under-17 World Cup kicks off in Surabaya. “What is important is that we prepare ourselves to be a good host,” Indonesia’s soccer federation president Erick Thohir, also a minister in President Joko Widodo’s cabinet, told local media. “We are all optimistic that this will go …

Indonesia Showing Intent to Co-host 2034 FIFA World Cup With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
1 year, 3 months ago

Indonesia Showing Intent to Co-host 2034 FIFA World Cup With Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

News 18  

Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. ”When I visited Malaysia and Singapore both countries expressed interest to join Indonesia and Australia.” When asked for comment on a possible joint bid, Football Australia referred Reuters …

FIFA World Cup bid: Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup bid: Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

The Hindu  

Indonesia is in discussions with Australia about a possible joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup along with Malaysia and Singapore, the president of the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. World football’s governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week. “When I visited Malaysia and …

World Cup winners Argentina confirm fixtures for summer Asian tour
1 year, 7 months ago

World Cup winners Argentina confirm fixtures for summer Asian tour

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy World Cup winners Argentina will visit Indonesia next …

FIFA Strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup Amidst Controversy over Isreal's Participation
1 year, 9 months ago

FIFA Strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup Amidst Controversy over Isreal's Participation

News 18  

Indonesia has been stripped of the right to host the under-20 soccer World Cup, global governing body FIFA said on Wednesday. “FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023,” a FIFA statement said. Earlier this week, the PSSI said losing hosting rights would harm Indonesian football teams’ …

Indonesia’s stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s stance on Israel overshadows world soccer event

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia could lose its chance to host a global youth soccer tournament, and its chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, after refusing to welcome a team from Israel. He said Indonesia had objected to Israel’s participation and told citizens that the country had agreed to host before knowing Israel would qualify, but added that people …

Indonesia’s issues with Israel delay FIFA U20 World Cup draw
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s issues with Israel delay FIFA U20 World Cup draw

The Hindu  

FIFA postponed the men’s Under-20 World Cup finals draw because of host nation Indonesia’s issues with Israel’s qualification, the Indonesian football federation said on Sunday. Doubt was cast on the draw event last week when the governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, called for a ban on Israel playing there because of Indonesia’s diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause. However, Indonesian …

Indonesia’s issues with Israel delay FIFA U20 World Cup draw
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s issues with Israel delay FIFA U20 World Cup draw

Associated Press  

GENEVA — FIFA postponed the men’s Under-20 World Cup finals draw because of host nation Indonesia’s issues with Israel’s qualification, the Indonesian soccer federation said Sunday. Doubt was cast on the draw event last week when the governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, called for a ban on Israel playing there because of Indonesia’s diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause. However, …

FIFA won’t sanction Indonesia over fatal crush, Widodo says
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA won’t sanction Indonesia over fatal crush, Widodo says

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s president said the country will not face sanctions from soccer’s world governing body after the firing of tear gas inside a half-locked stadium caused a crush at the exits, killing 131 people, including 17 children. Joko Widodo said FIFA President Giani Infantino wrote in a letter to him about potential collaborations between Indonesia and FIFA and …

Thomas Cup 2022: India take on formidable Indonesia in historic final
2 years, 8 months ago

Thomas Cup 2022: India take on formidable Indonesia in historic final

Firstpost  

India will be playing their first-ever Thoams Cup final while Indonesia are 14-time champions. Bangkok: Brimming with confidence, India will again look to punch above their weight when they run into 14-time winners Indonesia in the final of Thomas Cup on Sunday, seeking to create history one more time. Given their formidable record, defending champions Indonesia have been the team …

Indonesia axes coach after World Cup qualifiers losing streak
5 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia axes coach after World Cup qualifiers losing streak

The Hindu  

Indonesia will search for a new national team coach after football officials announced Simon McMenemy would be sacked following this month’s World Cup qualifiers game against Malaysia. The Football Association of Indonesia said it would part ways with the Scot after a World Cup match in Kuala Lumpur on November 19. No reasons were given, but Indonesia sits bottom of …

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