The Indonesian national team is preparing for a significant shift in regional competition as the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 approaches. For the first time, the tournament will operate under the direct umbrella of FIFA, a move that fundamentally changes the availability of elite players who typically miss regional championships due to club commitments. The most … Read more
Dean Zandbergen Remains Committed to Indonesia National Team Amid Passportgate Controversy VVV Venlo striker Dean Zandbergen has reaffirmed his strong desire to represent Indonesia at the international level, despite ongoing complications stemming from the passportgate scandal affecting Dutch-based players of Indonesian heritage. The 23-year-old forward, whose mother hails from Depok in West Java, spoke openly … 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
Jakarta, Indonesia – John Herdman, the newly appointed head coach of the Indonesian national team, expressed surprise and satisfaction following a commanding 4-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis in the FIFA Series 2026 semifinal on Friday night. The win, a resounding debut for Herdman, wasn’t just a display of Indonesian footballing prowess, but similarly … Read more
Jakarta – The Indonesian national team has suffered a setback ahead of the upcoming FIFA Series 2026 with the confirmation that forward Miliano Jonathans will miss the matches due to a significant knee injury. The 21-year-old Excelsior Rotterdam player sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during a match against SC Heerenveen on March 8, … Read more