Timnas Indonesia berpeluang besar lolos ke Piala Dunia 2026 bermodalkan sederet pemain berkualitas yang dimiliki.
The Iraqi media outlet @iraqis_ir has highlighted Indonesia's strong chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, attributing the team's progress to the contributions of 19 naturalized players of Indonesian descent. Since Erick Thohir assumed leadership of PSSI in early 2023, the organization has intensified its naturalization program, successfully recruiting European-based players with Indonesian heritage to strengthen the national team. This strategy has significantly improved Timnas Indonesia's performance, leading to their advancement to the Round of 16 at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and securing their place in the 2027 Asian Cup finals. Currently, Indonesia sits third in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, needing seven additional points from their remaining four matches to secure automatic qualification. The media outlet also noted the potential addition of four more naturalized players, further bolstering their World Cup aspirations.
