Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – After failing to make it to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Indonesian National Team (Timnas) must get back up and focus on the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds. The following is the complete schedule for the Garuda Squad's qualifying rounds in the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds in the Asia Zone.
The Indonesian national team will host Iraq and the Philippines in the second round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the Asia Zone next June. In detail, Iraq will visit Indonesia on June 6 2024, while the Philippines will be on June 11 2024.
For your information, the Red and White Team is part of Group F with Iraq, Vietnam and the Philippines. Iraq is still strong sitting at the top of the standings with 12 points. Meanwhile, Indonesia is in second place in Group F standings with a record of seven points.
Then, Vietnam is in third place with three points. Meanwhile, the Philippines is at the bottom of the standings because they were only able to pocket one point.
If you want to secure a position as runner-up, Stay away from Vietnam and qualify for the third qualifying round, the Garuda Squad must be able to win one match or draw in the last two matches of the second round.
Previously, Indonesia achieved two wins, one draw and one loss in the second round of qualifying matches. The national team was defeated by Iraq 1-5, tied with the Philippines 1-1, and won 1-0 and 3-0 over Vietnam.
If they are able to win over the Philippines, Shin Tae-yong's boys will pocket 10 points and it will be impossible for Vietnam to catch them. Because, Vietnam will only be able to collect a maximum of nine points if they wipe out the last two matches.
Meanwhile, if they are only able to hold a draw against Iraq and the Philippines, Indonesia will still qualify for the third round of the second qualifying round because they are ahead. head-to-head aka goal difference against Vietnam.
If they pass the second round, the STY national team will advance to the third round, which will be participated by 18 teams and divided into three groups. Later, each group will consist of six teams.
The following is the complete schedule for the Garuda Squad in the 2026 World Cup qualifying round for the Asia Zone
Indonesia vs Iraq
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
Indonesia vs Philippines
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium
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