Analysis of the opportunities for the Indonesian national team in the fourth round of the World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 – 15:06 Wib

Yakarta, alive – The Indonesian national team managed to enter the fourth round of the 2026 Asian World Cup qualifiers and incorporated in Pot 3 with Oman. Although in the Indonesian paper a not superior team is considered, Garuda’s opportunities remain open when they are seen from the following aspects:

1. Format of a favorable competition

In the fourth round, each team only plays two games.

This brief format provides a surprise opportunity because each game has a great influence, and long -term consistency is not really decisive.

With careful preparation and the correct strategy, Indonesia has the potential to steal important points.

2. The possibility of meeting the team that had faced

The regulations allow Indonesia to meet again with the team they have faced in the third round. This can be an advantage if the team already understands the opponent’s game style.

In addition, the potential to meet Iraq or the EAU, which has been an opponent can give Indonesia the opportunity to improve the previous results.

3. Team performance and development

Under the care of coach Patrick Kluivert, the National Indonesian team showed significant progress, both in terms of tactics, resistance, to mental competition.

Indonesia also faces bigger teams in international matches that improve the experience of competing at a high level.

4. The force of the opponent

Pot 1 (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) is clearly a difficult challenge taking into account that both are the best Asian teams with the quality of the players and experience well above.

Pot 2 (Iraq, EAU) is a strong opponent, but not without a gap. Iraq and the EAU, although above Indonesia in the FIFA ranking, they are still within reach if Indonesia seems disciplined and solid.

5. Place factors center

Playing in a centralized place reduces the profits of the local team. If Indonesia obtains a neutral location or even accommodation, the opportunity will be more open.

The potential of Iraq or the EAU to be a host must also be taken into account because the atmosphere of the party tends to have heavy for the opponent.

6. Mental and support to followers

The National Team of Indonesia is in a positive trend with an extraordinary supporters. If you receive, the atmosphere of the stadium can be an important factor in increasing equipment performance.

Conclusion

Indonesian opportunities:

First rating (group champion): realistic, but heavy. A minimum victory is needed in a great game and other positive results.

Runner -up (playoff Ronde Fifth): more open. Indonesia is quite competitive and takes advantage of opportunities in each game.

With the maximum preparation, disciplined strategy and maximize the potential of young players and naturalization, Indonesia has the opportunity to make history and go further.