The Indonesian national team is in the final stages of finalizing its 23-man roster for the upcoming AFF Championship, with coaching staff currently evaluating player availability and fitness. While the squad structure remains fluid, reports regarding the potential exclusion of defender Mees Hilgers have drawn significant attention as the team prepares for the regional tournament. … Read more
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has signaled a shift in strategy for the upcoming 2026 ASEAN Championship, with reports indicating the federation plans to field a secondary squad to prioritize development and long-term roster stability. In contrast, the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has confirmed its intention to deploy its strongest available lineup, setting … Read more
Indonesia national team head coach John Herdman is evaluating player performance following the conclusion of the first training camp (TC) in Bali, with several players facing potential removal from the squad. According to reports from Radar Cirebon, the results of this evaluation will determine the final roster for the upcoming ASEAN Championship 2026. Herdman’s Evaluation … Read more
Vietnam Media Questions Indonesia’s Progress Ahead of ASEAN Championship As the ASEAN Championship—formerly known as the AFF Championship—approaches, debate has intensified regarding the current competitive standing of the Indonesian national team. Despite Indonesia’s aggressive recruitment of European-based players through naturalization, media outlets in Vietnam have publicly questioned whether these roster changes have actually elevated the … Read more
The Indonesian national football team’s roster composition for the 2026 ASEAN Championship remains a subject of intense speculation, driven by shifting priorities in the Football Association of Indonesia’s (PSSI) long-term development strategy. While reports suggest the squad may not feature its full-strength lineup, the decision reflects a calculated effort to balance regional tournament commitments with … Read more
Vietnam’s national football team has drawn attention ahead of the 2026 AFF Championship, with media outlets in the country warning Indonesia about the squad’s strengthened lineup. A key figure in the team’s setup is an assistant coach with a history in English football, while naturalized players—some of whom have previously competed in the Premier League—have … Read more
Indonesia National Team Update: Hokky Cakau’s Viral Moment and John Herdman’s New Assistant Coach By Daniel Richardson | Archysport | Updated June 12, 2024 Indonesia’s national team, the Garuda, is making headlines ahead of the AFF Cup 2026 as head coach John Herdman finalizes preparations and introduces a new assistant coach with direct FIFA experience, … Read more
The European Shift: Why Indonesia is Now the Team to Beat in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 For years, the Indonesia national team has faced a recurring frustration: the “club wall.” While the squad boasted elite talent playing in Europe’s top leagues, regional tournaments often saw these stars absent, forced to stay with their clubs … Read more