Indonesia's World Cup Dreams: Japan Might Rest Key Players in Final Qualifiers
Indonesia's national football team faces two crucial matches in the final round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The first match will be against China on June 5, 2025, at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, followed by an away game against Japan on June 10 at Suita Football City Stadium. Currently sitting in fourth place in Group C with 9 points, Indonesia still has a chance to qualify directly for the World Cup, but it needs to win both remaining matches. Additionally, Indonesia’s fate is partly reliant on other teams' results, particularly Australia’s position, as Indonesia is four points behind them.
However, there is a glimmer of hope for Indonesia, as Japan’s coach, Hajime Moriyasu, has suggested the possibility of fielding a second-string team in their match against Indonesia. This decision could be influenced by the players’ club commitments and injury concerns. Moriyasu plans to make substitutions and potentially call up new players to freshen up the squad, as they have already secured top spot in Group C with 20 points and have qualified for the next round. This presents an opportunity for Indonesia to capitalize on a potentially weakened Japanese side.
The upcoming matches are decisive for Indonesia’s World Cup aspirations. If they manage to win against China and hope for Bahrain to lose to Saudi Arabia, Indonesia will secure a place in the next round. However, if Bahrain wins, Indonesia will have to earn a point against Japan to continue their qualification journey. The team's focus is now squarely on securing victories in these final games, with the hope that Japan’s strategic decision might play into Indonesia’s hands.
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