CNN Indonesia
Sunday, 31 Mar 2024 18:18 IWST
The Indonesian National Team celebrates after scoring a goal in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. (AFP)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Shin Tae Yong gave his comments when asked by South Korean media, Nate, about opportunities Indonesian National team pass to 2026 World Cup.
“I only thought about advancing to the final qualifying round,” said Shin Tae Yong, who shook his head because it was difficult to predict the long journey ahead when asked. Nate regarding Indonesia’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals.
The Indonesian national team has the opportunity to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone as well as qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup.
This certainty was obtained after the Indonesian National Team finished second in Group F standings in the second round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications by scoring seven points from two wins, one draw and one defeat.
Indonesia now has two Group F matches remaining, namely against Iraq and the Philippines. If Shin Tae Yong’s team can win one of these matches, then Indonesia will qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone.
After that, Indonesia is expected to qualify for the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications in the Asian zone. If they can win the Group in the fourth zone, then Indonesia will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup finals.
However, if Indonesia finishes as runner up in the group in the fourth round, then the Red and White team will qualify for the fifth round and will have to undergo a play-off match against the runner up team from the other group.
The winner of the playoff will advance to the inter-confederation playoff for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers to determine tickets to the final round.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States from June 11 to July 19. The 2026 World Cup will be attended by 48 countries from six confederations.
“We plan to advance to the final qualifying round. It’s true that this is positive, but it’s not over yet. Therefore, we can’t let our guard down or relax. We will do our best in every match, prepare thoroughly, and be able to advance to the final preliminary round. I will try my best to make it happen,” said Shin Tae Yong.
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