The Indonesian national team will play a decisive match against the Philippines on the sixth matchday of Group F in the second phase of the 2026 World Cup Qualification at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Tuesday (11/6) evening Indonesian time.
Indonesia is currently in second place in Group F with seven points from five matches. Meanwhile, the top of the standings is controlled by Iraq, who managed to collect 15 points from five matches.
The Red and White Team needs three points when they host the Philippines at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium. Positive results will ensure the Indonesian National Team’s steps without needing to care about the results of Iraq vs Vietnam. Vietnam still has a chance because they collected six points.
In order to achieve the target of achieving three points, coach Shin Tae Yong may carry out a rotation in the next match.
Shin Tae Yong will be the first coach to lead Indonesia to qualify for the third round of World Cup Qualification.
Until now there has not been a single coach who has been able to take the Garuda Squad far in the World Cup Qualifications. And, Shin Tae Yong has the opportunity to make new history with the Red and White team.
The mission to qualify for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification is not impossible for Indonesia. This is because Shin Tae Yong’s squad is in the best condition to achieve victory in front of the GBK public.
If he succeeds in beating the Philippines, Shin Tae Yong will be recorded in the history books of Indonesian football. The tactician from South Korea will be the only coach capable of bringing the national team through to the third round.
Previously, Shin Tae Yong had also set several fantastic records for Indonesian football. The former Korean national team succeeded in bringing the U-23 national team to qualify for the 2026 Asian Cup semifinals.
Apart from that, this 53 year old coach also succeeded in bringing the U-20 National Team to qualify for the 2023 U-20 Asian Cup. A new record will be created if Shin Tae Yong is able to bring Indonesia through to the third round of the 2026 World Cup.
