Indonesia football garners Middle East praise and eyes 2030 World Cup

Fans in the Middle East, notably a Kuwaiti media outlet on X, praised the recent progress of Indonesia’s national football team. The outlet noted that after victories over Oman (3‑0) and Mozambique (1‑0), “Timnas Indonesia naik 4 peringkat di peringkat FIFA,” and expressed hope that the Garuda could qualify for the 2030 World Cup and challenge Arab nations in Asian competition.

Persib Bandung head coach Igor Tolic, a Croat, pledged that the club will make Indonesia proud at the ASEAN Club Championship 2026‑2027. He said, “We will represent our city, our supporters and the millions of fans with pride and spirit,” emphasizing the responsibility to deliver a strong performance for the nation.