Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown
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Australia vs Indonesia – World Cup qualifier: Hosts braced for the unknown

Al Jazeera  

The match in Sydney will see the Group C sides battle for a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Australian men’s football team’s head coach Tony Popovic believes there will be a degree of the unknown when his side face an Indonesian team led for the first time by Patrick Kluivert in a qualifying match for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thursday’s game will be Barcelona and Dutch great Kluivert’s first in charge of the Southeast Asian nation, who are attempting to reach the World Cup for the first time since independence in 1945. “We’ve analysed Indonesia, we know there’s a new coach, we don’t know how he will set up,” said the former Crystal Palace defender Popovic. “Hopefully, and I truly believe it, in the next years we can really put Indonesia on the map.” Kluivert said he and his assistants, who include former Barcelona forward Jordi Cruyff, had not been idle since their appointments, travelling around Indonesia and spending time visiting their Europe-based players to “share their philosophy”.

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Australia downs Indonesia 5-1 in World Cup qualifier
5 days, 14 hours ago

Australia downs Indonesia 5-1 in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

Australia rode an early storm before rallying for a comfortable 5-1 win over Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday to solidify second place in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan. Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan had to be at his best to push a header from Indonesia skipper Jay Idzes over the bar in the fifth …

Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia
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5 days, 16 hours ago

Australia edge closer to World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

Hindustan Times  

Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia on Thursday to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge. HT Image Indonesia missed an early penalty before a Martin Boyle spot-kick and a Nishan Velupillay strike inside a frantic opening 20 minutes did …

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers
6 days, 3 hours ago

Australia thrash Indonesia in AFC World Cup qualifiers

Al Jazeera  

The win boosts Australia’s chance of finishing second in Group C, behind Japan, to qualify for the 48-team World Cup in North America next year. Two goals in two minutes helped Australia secure a 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia to inch closer to World Cup qualification as Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert was well beaten in his first game in charge. “But …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, AFC: Australia vs Indonesia preview, what are the coaches saying?
6 days, 13 hours ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, AFC: Australia vs Indonesia preview, what are the coaches saying?

The Hindu  

Australia’s Socceroos are gearing up for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Indonesia on Thursday, with the Australian public expecting a victory to secure their position in the 2026 tournament. Australian players train ahead of the World Cup qualifying match against Indonesia at the Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Australian players warm up during a training …

Japan on cusp of being first qualifier to join co-host nations at 2026 World Cup
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1 week ago

Japan on cusp of being first qualifier to join co-host nations at 2026 World Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

It's a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Another win would put Japan at least 10 points clear of the third-place team with just three games remaining in Group C. “Nothing is decided yet and I believe we should prioritize how we can play to …

Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup
1 week ago

Japan on the cusp of being the first qualifier to join the co-host nations at the 2026 World Cup

Associated Press  

It’s a simple equation for Hajime Moriyasu and his Japan team this week: beat Bahrain and a 2026 World Cup spot is guaranteed. Another win would put Japan at least 10 points clear of the third-place team with just three games remaining in Group C. “Nothing is decided yet and I believe we should prioritize how we can play to …

FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Japan eyes win over Bahrain to become first team to make it to finals
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1 week ago

FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers: Japan eyes win over Bahrain to become first team to make it to finals

The Hindu  

Japan will become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday if it defeats Bahrain at Saitama Stadium as Hajime Moriyasu’s side look to continue its imperious form in Asia’s preliminaries. Three points would guarantee Japan a top-two finish in Group C and see it join co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at next year’s …

Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China
1 week, 4 days ago

Australia squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Three uncapped centre backs called up for matches against Indonesia, China

The Hindu  

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this month’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five days later to stay in the hunt for the second automatic ticket to the …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Patrick Kluivert aims to take Indonesia to first-ever World Cup
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Dutch great Patrick Kluivert named Indonesia coach in hunt for FIFA 2026 World Cup spot
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2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers: Unstoppable Japan thrashes Indonesia to move closer to qualification
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Australia and China Seek First Wins in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia and China Seek First Wins in Third Round of Asian World Cup Qualifying

Associated Press  

Australia and China battle for first wins in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying. Australia sits fifth in Group C with one point, while China is sixth and last after losing both matches. Both teams seek their first World Cup appearances in the third round. Japan and South Korea meet in the top group, while China and Australia clash …

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia held to 0-0 draw by Indonesia in World Cup qualifying and China loses to Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Australia’s stuttering start to the third round of World Cup qualifying hit another bump Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Indonesia in Jakarta. The result follows a 1-0 loss at home to Bahrain last week and leaves the Socceroos still without a goal in Group C as they aim for a sixth successive World Cup appearance. China …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Captain Ryan wary of Indonesia as Australia aims to rebound from Bahrain loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Captain Ryan wary of Indonesia as Australia aims to rebound from Bahrain loss

The Hindu  

Australia captain Maty Ryan has stressed the Socceroos cannot afford to underestimate Indonesia on Tuesday as they go into their World Cup qualifier in Jakarta needing to bounce back from Thursday’s surprise loss to Bahrain. A late Harry Souttar own-goal handed the Gulf side a 1-0 win on the Gold Coast in the opening match of Asia’s third round of …

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia stunned by Bahrain in World Cup qualifying as Palestinians draw with South Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Australia fell to a shock 1-0 loss to Bahrain at home in the opening game of the third round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Thursday. South Korea last missed out on the World Cup in 1982 and got off to a poor start in Group B due to the Palestinians. South Korea missed chance after …

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia grouped together in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the third round of Asia’s World Cup qualification for a third cycle in a row following Thursday’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. The top two from each of the three groups of six will qualify for the World Cup, while the six teams that finish third and …

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

Asian Cup 2024: Australia, Uzbekistan of FIFA World Cup level but India can test them, says Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Cup 2024: Australia, Uzbekistan of FIFA World Cup level but India can test them, says Sunil Chhetri

India Today  

Sunil Chhetri, the ageless goal-scoring skipper of the Indian football team, openly admitted that India's group-stage opponents Australia and Uzbekistan, in the upcoming Asian Cup are "a couple of levels" above them. Teams like Australia and Uzbekistan are probably of the World Cup level, so you can test yourself against them," Chhetri said about India's Asian Cup preparation. Not when …

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying: Behich

The Hindu  

Australia aims to top World Cup qualifying in the Asia groups and avoid another tricky route to the 2026 finals in North America after needing to grind to reach Qatar and Russia, defender Aziz Behich said. The expanded 48-team World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico means Asia will have eight teams able to qualify directly in 2026, …

The Under-17 World Cup gives Indonesia a second chance at hosting a global soccer event
1 year, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia qualifiers set to kick off with the continent’s lowest-ranked teams

The Hindu  

Asia is set to start its 2026 World Cup journey, giving the lower-ranked teams such as Afghanistan, Bhutan and Pakistan a chance to grab some attention and secure matches against football’s continental heavyweights. The Asian Football Confederation’s 20 lowest-ranked teams compete in two-leg, home-and-away series on Thursday and next Tuesday, with the 10 winners advancing to the second round of …

FIFA Strips Indonesia of Under-20 World Cup Amidst Controversy over Isreal's Participation
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Going to try and win the game, Australia's Harry Souttar can't wait for Argentina clash
2 years, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Going to try and win the game, Australia's Harry Souttar can't wait for Argentina clash

India Today  

Australia's Harry Souttar has claimed that the Socceroos are eagerly looking forward for the clash against Argentina and said that they will be aiming for the win in the Round Of 16 clash. FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE COVERAGE Speaking to the team's official website, Souttar said that Australia will be looking for the win against Argentina when they square off …

IND vs AUS, Sultan of Johor Cup 2022 Final: Preview, head-to head, squad, where to watch
2 years, 4 months ago

IND vs AUS, Sultan of Johor Cup 2022 Final: Preview, head-to head, squad, where to watch

The Hindu  

PREVIEW- The Indian junior men’s hockey team will face Australia in the final of Sultan of Johor Cup on Saturday after finishing second in the round robin stage. India played out a thrilling 5-5 draw against Great Britain in their last league match on Friday to collect eight points from five games and finish second behind Australia. Poovanna CB, Amandeep, …

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team event
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026: Asia reworks qualifying format for 48-team event

Firstpost  

The qualifying format was based on the entry of all 47 member associations and is subject to change depending on the final number of entries. BRISBANE: The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed a new qualifying format to factor in its expanded number of direct entries for a 48-team World Cup in 2026. The governing body for soccer in Asia issued …

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win
3 years, 2 months ago

AFC Women's Asian Cup: Australia Start Favourite Against Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia Seek First Win

News 18  

Coming off an 18-0 walloping of Indonesia, title contenders Australia will have their nose ahead in their Women’s Asian Cup Group B game against Philippines here on Monday. With Australia netting 18 goals against Indonesia, and the Philippines fresh from a win against Thailand, the match pits the group’s topper against the second-placed team, with the winners at Mumbai Football …

Indonesia axes coach after World Cup qualifiers losing streak
5 years, 4 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 …

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game
6 years, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2019: Australia breezes past Oman 5-0 in warm-up game

The Hindu  

Defending champion Australia warmed up for the AFC Asian Cup with a comfortable 5-0 win against Oman. RELATED | AFC Asian Cup 2019: Aaron Mooy named in Australia's squad Four minutes later it was 2-0 as Ikonomidis fired a half-volley in off the post and Mabil soon added the Socceroos' third when he prodded home after a seemingly innocuous Aziz …

Socceroos qualify for World Cup: Where to from here for Australia after booking Russia 2018 spot?
7 years, 4 months ago

Socceroos qualify for World Cup: Where to from here for Australia after booking Russia 2018 spot?

ABC  

After all the angst, the speculation over the coach, and general footballing frustration, the Socceroos are into the World Cup finals for a fourth-consecutive time. It certainly wasn't easy, but a 3-1 win over Honduras in the second leg in Sydney sealed Australia's place as the penultimate team to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia. His legacy as coach …

Australia expect defensive slogs at Asian Cup
10 years, 2 months ago

Australia expect defensive slogs at Asian Cup

China Daily  

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Australia expect defensive slogs at Asian Cup
10 years, 2 months ago

Australia expect defensive slogs at Asian Cup

China Daily  

Mile Jedinak and Tim Cahill of Australia run during a training session at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne, January 7, 2015. MELBOURNE - Asian Cup hosts Australia do not expect the same free-flowing contests that marked their World Cup campaign in Brazil and are gearing up to face teams intent on stifling their attacking threat in the group stage, said midfielder …

Asian Teams Start On Road To Brazil 2014
13 years, 8 months ago

Asian Teams Start On Road To Brazil 2014

India TV News  

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