Indonesia national football team

The Indonesia national football team (Indonesian: Tim nasional sepak bola Indonesia) represents Indonesia in international football. They were the first Asian team to participate in the FIFA World Cup, particularly in the 1938 edition as the Dutch East Indies.[6][7] The 6–0 loss to eventual finalists Hungary in the first round remains the nation's only appearance in the World Cup. Thus, Indonesia holds the World Cup records as the team with the fewest matches played (1) and one of the teams with the fewest goals scored (0).[7]

Indonesia
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)
  • Merah Putih (The Red and White)
  • Tim Garuda (Team Garuda)
AssociationPSSI
(Football Association of Indonesia)
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Sub-confederationAFF (Southeast Asia)
Head coachShin Tae-yong
CaptainAsnawi Mangkualam
Most capsAbdul Kadir (111)[1][2]
Top scorerAbdul Kadir (70) [1][2]
Home stadiumGelora Bung Karno Stadium
FIFA codeIDN
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 134 Increase 8 (4 April 2024)[3]
Highest76 (September 1998)
Lowest191 (July 2016)
First international
as Dutch East Indies
 Dutch East Indies 7–1 Japan 
(Manila, Philippines; 13 May 1934)[4][5]
as Indonesia
 India 3–0 Indonesia 
(New Delhi, India; 5 March 1951)[5]
Biggest win
 Indonesia 13–1 Philippines 
(Jakarta, Indonesia; 23 December 2002)
Biggest defeat
 Bahrain 10–0 Indonesia 
(Riffa, Bahrain; 29 February 2012)
World Cup
Appearances1 (first in 1938)
Best resultRound of 16 (1938)
Asian Cup
Appearances5 (first in 1996)
Best resultRound of 16 (2023)
ASEAN Championship
Appearances14 (first in 1996)
Best resultRunners-up (2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2016, 2020)
WebsitePSSI.org

The team's only appearance at the Olympics was in 1956.[8] Indonesia qualified for the AFC Asian Cup on five occasions, and advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in the 2023 edition, exiting in the round of 16.[9] Indonesia achieved the bronze medal at the 1958 Asian Games in Tokyo.[8] The team has reached the AFF Championship finals ties on six occasions but has never become champions. They share a regional rivalry with AFF teams, notably the rivalry against Malaysia, primarily due to political tensions.

History

First Asian team in the FIFA World Cup (1934–1950s)

The matches involving sides from the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies) were organised by the Nederlandsch Indische Voetbal Bond (NIVB), or its successor, the Nederlandsch Indische Voetbal Unie (NIVU). The matches that were run prior to the nation's independence in 1945 are not recognised by PSSI.[8]

The first recorded match that involved a team from the Dutch East Indies was a contest against a Singapore national team on 28 March 1921. The match was played in Batavia and the Dutch East Indies won with a final score of 1–0. This was followed by matches against an Australian XI in August 1928 (2–1 victory) and a team from Shanghai two years later (4–4 draw).[8]

In 1934, a team from Java represented the Dutch East Indies in the Far Eastern Games that was played in Manila. After defeating the Japanese, 7–1, in its first match,[10] the next two matches ended in defeats (2–0 to China and 3–2 to the host nation) resulting in a second-place tournament finish for the Dutch East Indies. Although not recognized by PSSI, these matches are treated by the World Football Elo ratings as the first matches involving the Indonesian national side.[11]

The Dutch East Indies were the first Asian team to participate in the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France when the team qualified for the 1938 tournament after Japan withdrew from the qualification heats. The 6–0 loss to Hungary, in the first round of the tournament in Reims, remains the nation's only appearance in the World Cup.

Independence (1950s–1984)

After the Second World War, followed by the Indonesian Revolution, a highlight of the football history of an independent Indonesian team occurred at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. The team forced the Soviet Union to a nil-all draw, then lost 0–4 in the replay match.[8] This remains the country's only appearance in the Olympics.

In 1958, the team tasted its first World Cup action as Indonesia in the qualifying rounds. The team defeated China in the first round, then subsequently refused to play its next opponents, Israel, for political reasons.[8]

Indonesia won the bronze medal at the 1958 Asian Games where it beat India 4–1 in the third-place match. The team also drew 2–2 with East Germany in a friendly match.[8]

The Indonesian team lifted the Merdeka Tournament trophy on three occasions (1961, 1962 and 1969). Indonesia were also champions of the 1968 King's Cup.[8]

Indonesia returned to World Cup qualification competition in 1974; the team was eliminated in the first round, with only one win from six matches, against New Zealand. During the 1978 qualification heats, the Indonesian team won a single match out of four matches, against the host team, Singapore. Four years later, in 1982, Indonesia recorded two victories in qualifying matches, against Chinese Taipei and Australia.[8]

Renaissance of Indonesia football (1985–1995)

The 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification round saw Indonesia advance from the first round with four wins, one draw, and one loss, eventually finishing at the top of its group. South Korea emerged victorious over Indonesia in the second round.[8]

The team reached the semi-final of the 1986 Asian Games after beating United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals. Indonesia then lost to host South Korea in the semi-finals and lost to Kuwait in the bronze medal match.[12]

A milestone during this era was the gold medal victory at the Southeast Asian Games in both 1987 and 1991. In 1987, Indonesia beat Malaysia 1–0; while in 1991, it beat Thailand in a penalty shoot-out.[8]

In the 1990 qualification, the team lost in the first round, with only one win against Hong Kong, three draws and two defeats.[8] The team also only managed a single victory against Vietnam in the 1994 qualification round.[8]

Back-to-back AFC Asian Cup appearance (1995–2016)

1996 AFC Asian Cup

Indonesia's first appearance in the AFC Asian Cup was against United Arab Emirates in the 1996 AFC Asian Cup. During the tournament, Indonesia only scored a single point from a 2–2 draw against Kuwait in the first round.[13]

2000 AFC Asian Cup

The team's second appearance in the Asian Cup was in Lebanon in the 2000 AFC Asian Cup; again, the Indonesian team gained only one point from three games, and again, from a match against Kuwait that finished without a score from either side. Indonesia established a higher record in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, beating Qatar 2–1 to record the team's first-ever victory in the history of the tournament. The win was not enough for it to qualify for the second round, having fallen 0–5 to host China and 1–3 to Bahrain.

2004 AFC Asian Cup

Indonesia then qualified for their third successful tournament in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup being grouped with China, Qatar, and Bahrain with them winning the only match against Qatar in a 2–1 victory but crashed out of the tournament with only three points.

2007 AFC Asian Cup

The 2007 AFC Asian Cup saw Indonesia co-hosting the tournament with Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam becoming the first time in the AFC Asian Cup history that four countries co-hosted the competition. In the opening match of the tournament, Indonesia faces Bahrain with goals coming from Budi Sudarsono and Bambang Pamungkas to secure a 2–1 win. However, in the following two matches, Indonesia suffered a 2–1 defeat to Saudi Arabia and narrowly losing to South Korea 1–0 which Indonesia failed to qualified to the knockout stage of the tournament.

AFF Championship

Indonesia reached the finals of AFF Championship on six occasions (2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2020), albeit never managing to lift the trophy victoriously. The team's claim of regional titles came in the Southeast Asian Games of 1987 and 1991.[14][15]

After the Peter Withe era, the inability to fulfill the ASEAN target has been cited as the reason for Indonesia's "revolving door" in terms of team managers. Over two years, Indonesia's manager changed from Kolev to local coach Benny Dollo who was in turn sacked in 2010. The head coach position was then held by Alfred Riedl who failed to lift any cups and in July 2011 was then replaced by Wim Rijsbergen.[16][17]

Suspensions (2012 and 2015–2016)

In March 2012, PSSI received a warning for the divided state of Indonesian football, whereby two separate leagues existed: the rebel Super League (ISL), which isn't recognized by PSSI or FIFA, and the Premier League (IPL). The National Sports Committee (KONI) encouraged PSSI to work collaboratively with Indonesian Football Savior Committee (KPSI) officials to rectify the situation but KONI chairman Tono Suratman stated in March 2012 that KONI would take over the beleaguered PSSI if matters are not improved.[18] FIFA did not state whether Indonesia would face suspension, but on 20 March 2012, FIFA made an announcement. In the lead-up to 20 March 2012, PSSI struggled to resolve the situation and looked to its annual congress for a final solution.[19] PSSI was given until 15 June 2012 to settle the issues at stake, notably the control of the breakaway league; failing this, the case was to be referred to the FIFA Emergency Committee for suspension.[20] FIFA eventually set a new 1 December 2012 deadline. In the two weeks preceding the deadline, three out of four PSSI representatives withdrew from the joint committee, citing frustrations in dealing with KPSI representatives. However, FIFA stated that it would only issue a punishment to Indonesian football after the Indonesian national squad finished its involvement in the 2012 AFF Championship.[21]

In 2013, the president of PSSI Djohar Arifin Husin signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with La Nyalla Matalitti (KPSI-PSSI) that was initiated by FIFA and the AFC through the Asian Football Confederation's Task Force. Since then, the control of Indonesia Super League was taken by the Joint committee to remain manageable by PT Liga Indonesia until the establishment of a new professional competition by the committee.[22] This means the Indonesian players from ISL were able to play and join the national team. The PSSI called players from both football leagues, ISL and IPL to fortify the national team for the Asian Cup qualifier of 2015. On 7 January 2013, PSSI announced a list of 51 players from both sides of football leagues regardless of whether players from the breakaway Indonesia Super League (ISL) would make an appearance, allegedly ISL clubs were reluctant to release players because they doubted Djohar's leadership.[23]

On 18 March 2013, PSSI held a congress at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Both parties, PSSI and KPSI (breakaway group) solved their differences in four contentious points; such as; Reunification of two leagues; Revision of the PSSI Statutes; Reinstatement of the four expelled PSSI Executive Committee members La Nyalla Mattalitti, Roberto Rouw, Erwin Dwi Budiawan, and Toni Apriliani; and agreement of all parties to the Memorandum of Understanding from 7 June 2012 on the list of delegates to the PSSI Congress based on the list of the Solo Congress of July 2011. The new PSSI called 58 players from both sides leagues (ISL and IPL) for the national squad. Rahmad Darmawan returned as the caretaker coach for the senior team and his friend, Jacksen F. Tiago was also in charge as the assistant coach. Both Rahmat and Jaksen trimmed the 58 players initially called for national training to 28. The list would then be trimmed again to just 23 players for the Saudi Arabia match. Victor Igbonefo, Greg Nwokolo and Sergio van Dijk the three naturalised players were on the final list.[24] On 23 March 2013, Indonesia was defeated 1–2 by Saudi Arabia at home. Boaz Solossa gave Indonesia the first goal in their campaign for AFC Asian Cup qualification; the home team started with the goal in the sixth minute but the Saudi Side fought back with the equalizer from Yahya Al-Shehri in the 14th minute before Yousef Al-Salem the scored what turned out to be the winner on 56th minute.[25]

The Indonesian Football Association was suspended by FIFA because of government interference in the Southeast Asian country's national league on 30 May 2015. The ban took effect immediately and meant that Indonesia would not be eligible to compete in the next round of qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup and 2019 Asian Cup, starting less than two weeks later. FIFA took action against Indonesia following a row between the local government and the football association which has resulted in the cancellation of the domestic competition.[26] The suspension was lifted at the 66th FIFA Congress.[27] By then, hurried perpetration was done for Indonesia in order to get in touch for the upcoming 2016 AFF Championship where Indonesia eventually reached the final and once again fell to Thailand in process.[28]

Rebuilding (2017–2019)

Some weeks after finishing as runners-up in the 2016 AFF Championship, PSSI held a congress on 8 January 2017 in an effort to sign Spanish coach, Luis Milla to handle their senior and U-22 team. Prior to the 2018 AFF Championship, Milla departed without any explanations, causing angers among Indonesian supporters.[29] Indonesia crashed out from the group stage in 2018 AFF Championship led to the sacking of Bima Sakti.[30] In order to prepare for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, Indonesia signed Scottish coach Simon McMenemy with hope that his successful tenure with the Philippines could reinvigorate Indonesia's performance especially when Indonesia was grouped with three Southeast Asian rivals Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam alongside UAE.[31] Indonesia lost all four matches including a 2–3 home defeat to Malaysia despite having taken a 2–1 lead prior followed by a home loss to Vietnam for the first time in any competitive tournaments.[32][33] On 6 November 2019, PSSI decided to sack McMenemy over the national team's deteriorating performance.[34] Indonesia traveled to Malaysia and lost 0–2 to its rival and was officially eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.[35]

Shin Tae-yong era (2020–present)

Shin Tae-yong guided Indonesia to the 2020 AFF Championship final and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Following the failure to qualify for the World Cup, PSSI appointed Shin Tae-yong as coach of Indonesia to reinvigorate the team for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification using the success of Park Hang-seo in Vietnam as evidence for their appointment, while he also became the first South Korean in Indonesia's managerial history.[36][37]

Under the management of Shin Tae-yong, the majority of the senior team was reshuffled to include many young players of whom the majority were from the Indonesia national under-23 football team. Indonesia made it to the 2020 AFF Championship final with an average player age of 23.

2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification

In the 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualification, Indonesia defeated host and former Asian champions, Kuwait, whom they had not defeated in 42 years, 2–1, to the surprise of many people, the first official win by a Southeast Asian team against a West Asian host since 2004 (when Thailand beat Yemen 3–0 in Sana'a during the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification), and was the first time in the history that a Southeast Asian team had won against a Persian Gulf team as the visitor. In the final match, Indonesia massively beat Nepal 7–0 at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Boosted by the win, Indonesia qualified for the upcoming 2023 AFC Asian Cup after a 16-year absence. Indonesia would be drawn with the top AFC rank team, Japan, Iraq, and Southeast Asia rival, Vietnam.

2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

On 19 June 2023, Indonesia hosted 2022 FIFA World Cup champions, Argentina in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Indonesia massively played well holding the world's champion but a long strike from Leandro Paredes settled a 1–0 win right before halftime. In the second half, Cristian Romero scored a header to level it up to 2–0 for the Argentines.

Indonesia started the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification from the first round, as they convincingly defeated Brunei in a 12–0 aggregates.

In the second round, Indonesia were put in a group with the same two teams that were drawn with Indonesia too in the upcoming AFC Asian Cup, Iraq, and two Southeast Asia rivals, Vietnam, and Philippines. Indonesia has a bad start in the second round, as they were heavily defeated 5–1 against Iraq in Basra, and a mere draw against Philippines in Manila in the next match.

2023 AFC Asian Cup

Indonesia then started off 2024 playing two friendly matches against Libya at the Mardan Sports Complex in Turkey before flying off to Qatar for the last friendly match against Iran as the final preparation for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup tournament.

In the first match, Indonesia faced off against Iraq just after two months of facing each other, in a 1–3 loss. In the second match, Indonesia faced off against Southeast Asia rival Vietnam where captain, Asnawi Mangkualam converted a goal from the penalty spot to score the only goal in the match, it was the first time Indonesia defeated Vietnam after 7 years, as Indonesia gained 3 points. In the last group match, Indonesia lost 3–1 to the AFC top rank team, Japan.

Despite with two losses in the group stage, Indonesia qualified into Round of 16 by finishing as one of the four best third-place groups which was confirmed after another match in Group F between Kyrgyzstan and Oman ended in a draw.[38][39] For the first time ever, Indonesia passed through to the knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup since their first appearance in 1996 AFC Asian Cup.[39] Indonesia faced against Australia in the Round of 16, but despite positive performance, the team's run ended with a 4–0 loss due to poor defending.

Continuous positive results and contract extensions

At the continuation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification, Indonesia managed to beat Vietnam again twice on 21 & 26 March, in a 1–0 on Jakarta and 3–0 on Hanoi victories respectively, the latter would be the first time since 2004 that Indonesia defeated Vietnam in their own home ground. Thus Indonesia climbed up to the second place of the group with 7 points. The two victories also made Indonesia surpass ASEAN rivals, Philippines and Malaysia in the FIFA ranking, the latter would be the first time Indonesia placed above Malaysia in the FIFA ranking in 5 years.[40][41]

On 25 April 2024, PSSI president Erick Thohir announced that Shin's contract is officially extended until 2027.[42]

Controversies

The 1998 AFF Championship saw the group stage match between Thailand and Indonesia with Indonesia already through while Thailand was also through to the semi-finals (unless they lost and Myanmar defeated the Philippines by enough to overtake them on goal difference) but were also aware that the winner would have to face hosts Vietnam. Indonesia's Mursyid Effendi deliberately kicked the ball into Indonesia's own goal as Thailand's attacker ran towards the ball.[43] FIFA fined both teams $40,000 for "violating the spirit of the game" while Effendi was banned from international association football for a lifetime. Indonesia was rewarded with a match by the team they wanted to face; minnows Singapore (who they ironically lost 2–1 to) in the semi-finals.[44]

Team image

Kit

Indonesia's football jersey with number 17 in 1981

During the Dutch colonial era, the team competed as Dutch East Indies in international matches and played in an orange jersey, the national color of the Netherlands. There are no official documents about the team's kit, only several black-and-white photos from the match against Hungary in the 1938 FIFA World Cup; but unofficial documents stated that the kit consisted of an orange jersey, white shorts and light blue socks.[45]Since Indonesia's independence, the kit consists of red and white, the colors of the country's flag. A combination of green and white has also been used for the away kits and was used for the team's participation in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia, until the mid-1980s.[46]

The 2010–2012 home kit became an issue when the team played against an opponent wearing an all-white uniform since the socks were white instead of the usual red. The solution was solved with a red-green-green combination (for away games) with green shorts and socks taken from the away kit, or initially an all-red uniform (for home games). After a home defeat in the 2014 World Cup third round qualifier match against Bahrain on 6 September 2011, the red shorts (with green application) were scrapped after its first outing and has never been used again. The red socks had white application on them, different from the red socks with green application worn during training. The combination of red-white-red was used sometimes in the future as the alternate home kit, for example on the subsequent home matches of the qualifiers against Qatar and Iran later that year.

On 12 November 2012, a week before the start of the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup, Indonesia released its new home and away kits, again designed by Nike. The home kit returned to the red-white-red combination, as was the case in 2008, and the away kit consisted of a white-green-white combination. "The green color brings a historical touch as the national team in the 1950s wore green shirts," Nike Indonesia marketing manager, Nino Priyambodo, said. "We hope it can inspire the national team for better performances in the future."[47] The alternate shorts for this home kit were red shorts and green away shorts, while the away kit's alternate shorts were white shorts with red numbering from the default home shorts.

On 31 October 2014, Nike released Indonesia's home and away kits for the 2014 AFF Championship. The home kit consisted of a red-white-red combination in which the home was red with a white Nike logo and lines and a green accent on the shoulders and tip of the sleeves, restricted by the white lines. The away kit consisted of a white-green-white combination where its shirt was white with a green collar, sleeve tips, and Nike logo[48] Due to the FIFA sanction being imposed in 2015, the kits were used again in the 2016 AFF Championship and up until 2018 with two different fonts other than the 2014 Nike fonts used earlier.

On 31 May 2018, Nike released Indonesia's new home and away kits. The home shirt was red with a golden Nike logo inspired by the country's national emblem, the Garuda Pancasila. The home kit consisted of a red-white-red combination. The away kit consisted of a white-green-white combination with a green Nike logo on the shirt.[49]

Since 2020, Indonesia has been using new apparel from local brands Mills. The home kit consists of a red-white-red combination with a silhouette in the front of the kit. The away kit consists white-green-white combination with a green horizontal strip across the front of the kit and a smaller white horizontal strip across the green strip. The third kit consists all black combination with golden strips and a silhouette in the front of the kit.[50]

Indonesia also wears other apparel, only when they compete in international sports events such as the Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games. In those events Indonesia wears Li-Ning, this is due to the Asian Games and SEA Games being multi-sports events all of whose contingents are under the Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC).[51]

Starting in 2024 (after the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar), Indonesia will be using new apparel from another local brand named Erspo, a sub-brand of the fashion manufacturing company Erigo that focuses on sports apparel.[52]

Kit supplierPeriodRef.
Adidas1970–1995
1998–2000
2004–2006
Asics1996
Diadora1996–1997
Uhlsport1997
Mikasa1997
Nike2000–2003
2007–2019
Ghazali2004
Mills2020–2024[53]
Erspo2024–[54]

Home Stadium

Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium is the main home stadium for Indonesia national football team.

Indonesia has played home matches at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium located within the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex, Gelora, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, the main home stadium for the Indonesia national football team. The stadium is mostly used for association football matches and has a seating capacity of over 77,193 spectators, though it has been able to hold more than that during special matches. The final of the 2007 AFC Asian Cup was held in this stadium. This stadium is currently the 42nd largest association football stadium in the world.

Jakarta International Stadium, the occasional home stadium for the Indonesia national football team, is a retractable roof football stadium under construction in Tanjung Priok, Jakarta - Indonesia. It will be the home ground for the occasional home of the Indonesia national football team, after an agreement between PSSI and PT JAKPRO to use the facility.[55] The stadium will host 82,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Indonesia.[56][57]

Home stadium list
ImageStadiumCapacityLocationLast match
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium77,193Central Jakarta, Jakartav    Vietnam
(21 March 2024; 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification)
Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium46,806Surabaya, East Javav    Turkmenistan
(8 September 2023; Friendly match)
Patriot Chandrabhaga Stadium30,000Bekasi, West Javav    Burundi
(28 March 2023; Friendly match)
Pakansari Stadium30,000Bogor, West Javav    Curaçao
(27 September 2022; Friendly match)
Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium38,000Bandung, West Javav    Curaçao
(24 September 2022; Friendly match)
Jalak Harupat Stadium30,100Bandung, West Javav    Bangladesh
(1 June 2022; Friendly match)
Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium18,000Gianyar, Baliv    East Timor
(30 January 2022; Friendly match)
Wibawa Mukti Stadium30,000Bekasi, West Javav    Hong Kong
(16 October 2018; Friendly match)
Maguwoharjo Stadium31,700Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakartav    Puerto Rico
(13 June 2017; Friendly match)
Manahan Stadium25,000Surakarta, Central Javav    Malaysia
(6 September 2016; Friendly match)
Gelora Delta Stadium35,000Sidoarjo, East Javav    Myanmar
(30 March 2015; Friendly match)
Gajayana Stadium25,000Malang, East Javav      Nepal
(25 June 2014; Friendly match)
Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium23,000Palembang, South Sumatrav    Chinese Taipei
(24 November 2010; Friendly match)
Siliwangi Stadium15,000Bandung, West Javav    Maldives
(12 October 2010; Friendly match)
Gelora 10 November Stadium20,000Surabaya, East Javav    Vietnam
(11 June 2008; Friendly match)

Media coverage

Indonesia team qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup are broadcast by MNC Media's free-to-air television network RCTI (first round until matchday 5 of second round) and Emtek's free-to-air television network Indosiar (matchday 6 of second round onward).[58]

Commercial MNC Media also shows the national team but from 2020 until 2024, MNC only covered the national team matches at ASEAN Championship and AFC Asian Cup due to MNC–Lagardère (ASEAN Championship) and Football Marketing Asia (AFC Asian Cup) broadcasting rights partnership contract.[59][60] However, Indosiar bought the rights from PSSI only.

Team rivalries

Indonesia has rivalries with Australia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Their rivalries are rooted in geographical proximity.

OpponentGPWDLGFGAGDWin %Details
 Thailand97321847121167−46032.99
 Vietnam492312147862+16046.94
 Malaysia99402138122108+14040.40Matches
 Singapore6133111711771+46054.10
 Myanmar46209178563+22043.48
 Philippines2822429719+78078.57
 Australia191315942−33005.26

Thailand

Indonesia have an inferior record against Thailand, with the first match meeting was in 1957 and currently they have played 97 matches with 32 wins, 18 draws, and 47 losses.

Vietnam

Indonesia have held a dominant head-to-head record over Vietnam, with first match meeting in 1957 including matching a South Vietnam and North Vietnam and have played 47 matches, with overall 21 wins, 12 draws, and 14 losses. However, since Vietnam's unification, Indonesia and Vietnam have a nearly equal record, with Indonesia slightly edged with 10 wins, 8 losses and 11 draws.

Malaysia

Indonesia have a fierce rivalry with Malaysia due to historical reasons, with their first match meeting happened in 1957. In total, they have played 99 matches with Indonesia held a slight edge with 38 losses, 21 draws, and 40 wins. Matches between two are often tense, heated and violent, with great fanfare and ferocity.

Singapore

Indonesia have developed a rivalry with Singapore, which until 2012 remained a big force in Southeast Asia until their eventual demise. Their first meeting happened in 1958 with 61 matches played, and Indonesia are more dominant with 33 wins, 11 draws, and 17 losses.

Australia

Although they never meet each other at the AFF Championship, their border proximity, being separated only by the Timor Sea and Arafura Sea, allowed the rivalry to develop. They hold a unique record as the only two AFF members (with Australia joined in 2013) to have played in the FIFA World Cup, although Indonesia have a far less competitive record compared to Australia. In term of head-to-head performance however, Indonesia are inferior compared to Australia after 19 matches, with only a win, which dated back at the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification when Indonesia won 1–0 in a meaningless match as neither could qualify for the 1982 FIFA World Cup; while draw three and suffered 15 losses. To make it worse, Indonesia haven't scored against Australia since 1984. Despite the proximity, the rivalry is rarely perceived by Australian fans due to their overwhelmingly superior record and due to Australia's status as one of Asia's football powerhouses; while for Indonesian fans, Australia represent an eager opportunity to show how much Indonesia have progressed.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

v  Palestine
14 June Friendly Indonesia  0–0  Palestine Surabaya, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7ReportStadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Attendance: 32,537
Referee: Muhammad Usaid Jamal (Malaysia)
v  Argentina
19 June Friendly Indonesia  0–2  Argentina Jakarta, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7Report
Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 56,060
Referee: Muhammad Usaid Jamal (Malaysia)
v  Turkmenistan
8 September Friendly Indonesia  2–0  Turkmenistan Surabaya, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7
ReportStadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Attendance: 13,814
Referee: Muhammad Usaid Jamal (Malaysia)
v  Brunei
12 October 2026 World Cup qualification Indonesia  6–0  Brunei Jakarta, Indonesia
19:00 UTC+7
ReportStadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 23,318
Referee: Bijan Heydari (Iran)
v  Indonesia
17 October 2026 World Cup qualification Brunei  0–6
(0–12 agg.)
 Indonesia Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
20:15 UTC+8Report
Stadium: Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium
Attendance: 17,281
Referee: Ahmed Faisal Al-Ali (Jordan)
v  Indonesia
16 November 2026 World Cup qualification Iraq  5–1  Indonesia Basra, Iraq
17:45 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Basra International Stadium
Attendance: 64,447
Referee: Ahmed Eisa (United Arab Emirates)
v  Indonesia
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Philippines  1–1  Indonesia Manila, Philippines
19:00 UTC+8Report
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 9,880
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)
Note: The home match of Indonesia against the Philippines is to be swapped with the away match because it coincides with the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup schedule.[61] The change was confirmed on 31 October 2023 by FIFA.[62]

2024

v  Libya
2 January Friendly1 Indonesia  0–4  Libya Aksu, Turkey
16:00 UTC+3Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Referee: Bahattin Şimşek (Turkey)
v  Libya
5 January Friendly Indonesia  1–2  Libya Aksu, Turkey
16:00 UTC+3Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
Referee: Kadir Sağlam (Turkey)
v  Iran
9 January Closed doors friendly1 Indonesia  0–5  Iran Al Rayyan, Qatar
18:00 UTC+3Report
Stadium: Al-Rayyan Training Ground
Referee: Mohammed Braheh (Qatar)
v  Iraq
15 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Indonesia  1–3  Iraq Al Rayyan, Qatar
17:30 UTC+3Report
Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
Attendance: 16,532
Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev (Uzbekistan)
v  Indonesia
19 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Vietnam  0–1  Indonesia Doha, Qatar
17:30 UTC+3Report
Stadium: Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium
Attendance: 7,253
Referee: Sadullo Gulmurodi (Tajikistan)
v  Indonesia
24 January 2023 AFC Asian Cup GS Japan  3–1  Indonesia Doha, Qatar
14:30 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Al Thumama Stadium
Attendance: 26,453
Referee: Khamis Al-Marri (Qatar)
v  Vietnam
21 March 2026 World Cup qualification Indonesia  1–0  Vietnam Jakarta, Indonesia
20:30 UTC+7
ReportStadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 57,696
Referee: Salman Falahi (Qatar)
v  Tanzania
2 June Friendly1 Indonesia  v  Tanzania Jakarta, Indonesia
16:00 UTC+7Stadium: Madya Stadium
  • 1 Non FIFA 'A' international match

Coaching staff

As of 31 December 2023
PositionName
Technical directorVacant
Head coach Shin Tae-yong
Assistant coaches Cho Byung-kuk
Choi In-cheol
Nova Arianto
Manager Sumardji
Goalkeeping coaches Kim Bong-soo
Yoo Jae-hoon
Fitness coaches Shin Sang-gyu
Sofie Imam Faizal
Match analyst Kim Jong-jin
Doctors Choi Ju-young
Alfan Asyhar
Physiotherapists Denny Shulton
Titus Argatama
Interpreter Jeong Seok-seo

Coaches

Coaching history

Caretaker coaches are listed in italics.

Players

The following 22 players are called for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification against  Iraq and  Philippines on 6 June 2024 and 11 June 2024 and for Friendly against  Tanzania on 2 June 2024.[63]

Caps and goals are correct as of 26 March 2024, after the match against  Vietnam.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1GKErnando Ari (2002-02-27) 27 February 2002 (age 22)120 Persebaya Surabaya
1GKAdi Satryo (2001-07-07) 7 July 2001 (age 22)30 PSIS Semarang

2DFPratama Arhan (2001-12-21) 21 December 2001 (age 22)433 Suwon FC
2DFAsnawi Mangkualam (captain) (1999-10-04) 4 October 1999 (age 24)412 Port
2DFRizky Ridho (2001-11-21) 21 November 2001 (age 22)363 Persija Jakarta
2DFJordi Amat (1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 (age 32)171 Johor Darul Ta'zim
2DFSandy Walsh (1995-03-14) 14 March 1995 (age 29)101 Mechelen
2DFJustin Hubner (2003-09-14) 14 September 2003 (age 20)90 Cerezo Osaka
2DFShayne Pattynama (1998-08-11) 11 August 1998 (age 25)61 Eupen
2DFJay Idzes (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 (age 23)21 Venezia
2DFNathan Tjoe-A-On (2001-12-22) 22 December 2001 (age 22)20 Swansea City
2DFYance Sayuri (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 26)10 PSM Makassar
2DFMuhammad Ferarri (2003-06-21) 21 June 2003 (age 20)10 Persija Jakarta

3MFRicky Kambuaya (1996-05-05) 5 May 1996 (age 28)395 Dewa United
3MFEgy Maulana (2000-07-07) 7 July 2000 (age 23)289 Dewa United
3MFYakob Sayuri (1997-09-22) 22 September 1997 (age 26)233 PSM Makassar
3MFMarselino Ferdinan (2004-09-09) 9 September 2004 (age 19)233 Deinze
3MFIvar Jenner (2004-01-10) 10 January 2004 (age 20)90 Utrecht
3MFThom Haye (1995-02-09) 9 February 1995 (age 29)10 Heerenveen

4FWDimas Drajad (1997-03-30) 30 March 1997 (age 27)136 Persikabo 1973
4FWRafael Struick (2003-03-27) 27 March 2003 (age 21)120 ADO Den Haag
4FWRagnar Oratmangoen (1998-01-21) 21 January 1998 (age 26)11 Groningen

Recent call-ups

The following players have also been called up to the squad within the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GKSyahrul Trisna (1995-10-26) 26 October 1995 (age 28)80 Persikabo 1973v.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
GKMuhammad Riyandi (2000-01-03) 3 January 2000 (age 24)50 Persis Solov.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
GKNadeo Argawinata (1997-03-09) 9 March 1997 (age 27)240 Borneo Samarindav.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024INJ
GKReza Arya (2000-05-18) 18 May 2000 (age 24)00 PSM Makassarv.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023

DFEdo Febriansah (1997-07-25) 25 July 1997 (age 26)160 Persib Bandungv.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
DFWahyu Prasetyo (1998-03-21) 21 March 1998 (age 26)20 PSIS Semarangv.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
DFElkan Baggott (2002-10-23) 23 October 2002 (age 21)242 Ipswich Townv.  Vietnam, 21 March 2024INJ
DFAndy Setyo (1997-09-16) 16 September 1997 (age 26)30 Persikabo 1973v.  Iraq, 16 November 2023INJ
DFFachruddin Aryanto (1989-02-19) 19 February 1989 (age 35)574 Madura Unitedv.  Brunei, 17 October 2023
DFDzaky Asraf (2003-02-06) 6 February 2003 (age 21)00 PSM Makassarv.  Brunei, 17 October 2023
DFAlfeandra Dewangga (2001-06-28) 28 June 2001 (age 22)150 PSIS Semarangv.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023
DFDony Tri Pamungkas (2005-01-11) 11 January 2005 (age 19)00 Persija Jakartav.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023

MFWitan Sulaeman (2001-10-08) 8 October 2001 (age 22)449 Bhayangkarav.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
MFRachmat Irianto (1999-09-03) 3 September 1999 (age 24)313 Persib Bandungv.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
MFArkhan Fikri (2004-12-28) 28 December 2004 (age 19)40 Aremav.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
MFMarc Klok (1993-04-20) 20 April 1993 (age 31)214 Persib Bandungv.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024INJ
MFAdam Alis (1993-12-19) 19 December 1993 (age 30)111 Borneo Samarinda2023 AFC Asian Cup
MFSaddil Ramdani (1999-01-02) 2 January 1999 (age 25)282 Sabah2023 AFC Asian CupPRE
MFRyan Kurnia (1996-06-28) 28 June 1996 (age 27)00 Persib Bandungv.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023

FWRamadhan Sananta (2002-11-27) 27 November 2002 (age 21)125 Persis Solov.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
FWHokky Caraka (2004-08-21) 21 August 2004 (age 19)72 PSS Slemanv.  Vietnam, 26 March 2024
FWDendy Sulistyawan (1996-10-12) 12 October 1996 (age 27)175 Bhayangkara2023 AFC Asian Cup
FWStefano Lilipaly (1990-01-10) 10 January 1990 (age 34)303 Borneo Samarindav.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023
FWAji Kusuma (1999-01-30) 30 January 1999 (age 25)00 Persija Jakartav.  Turkmenistan, 8 September 2023

Notes
  • PRE = Preliminary squad
  • SUS = Suspended
  • INJ = Withdrew from the roster due to an injury
  • UNF = Withdrew from the roster due to unfit condition
  • RET = Retired from the national team
  • WD = Withdrew from the roster for non-injury related reasons

Captains

PlayerPeriod
Achmad Nawir1938
Mohammad Sidhi1950–1952
Aang Witarsa1954–1956
Maulwi Saelan1956
Soetjipto Soentoro1965–1970
Iswadi Idris1970–1971
Anwar Udjang1971–1974
Iswadi Idris1974–1980
Ronny Pattinasarany1980–1985
Herry Kiswanto1985–1986
Berty Tutuarima1986
Ricky Yacobi1987–1991
Ferril Raymond Hattu1991–1993
Robby Darwis1993–1996
Sudirman1996–1997
Fakhri Husaini1997
Aji Santoso1998–2000
Bima Sakti2000–2002
Hendro Kartiko2002
Agung Setyabudi2003–2004
Ponaryo Astaman2004–2008
Charis Yulianto2008–2010
Bambang Pamungkas2010–2012
Elie Aiboy2012–2013
Firman Utina2013–2014
Boaz Solossa2015–2018
Hansamu Yama2018
Andritany Ardhiyasa2018–2019
Evan Dimas2020–2022
Fachruddin Aryanto2022–2023
Asnawi Mangkualam2023–present

Players record

As of 14 June 2022[64]

Most appearances

RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1Abdul Kadir111701967–1979
2Iswadi Idris97551968–1980
3Bambang Pamungkas85371999–2012
4Kainun Waskito80311967–1977
5Jacob Sihasale70231966–1974
6Firman Utina6652001–2014
7Ponaryo Astaman6122003–2013
Soetjipto Soentoro61371965–1970
9Hendro Kartiko6001996–2011
10Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto59331995–2005

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1Abdul Kadir701110.631965–1979
2Iswadi Idris55970.571968–1980
3Soetjipto Soentoro37610.611965–1970
Bambang Pamungkas37850.441999–2012
5Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto33590.561995–2005
6Kainun Waskito31800.391967–1977
7Risdianto25560.451971–1981
8Jacob Sihasale23700.331966–1974
9Rochy Putiray17410.411990–2004
10Budi Sudarsono16460.352001–2010

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
as Dutch East Indies
1930Did not enterDeclined invitation
1934Did not enter
1938Round of 1615th100106SquadQualified automatically
as  Indonesia
1950WithdrewWithdrew
1954Did not enterDid not enter
1958Withdrew during qualification311154
1962WithdrewWithdrew
1966Did not enterDid not enter
1970
1974Did not qualify6123613
1978411277
19828224514
19868413910
19906132510
19948107619
19986141116
20026402167
20066213812
20102002111
20148116830
2018Disqualified due to FIFA suspensionDisqualified
2022Did not qualify8017527
2026Qualification in progress6411186
2030To be determinedTo be determined
2034
TotalRound of 161/2210010684221844104176

AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1956WithdrewWithdrew before playing any matches
1960
1964
1968Did not qualify4112106
19725302126
1976411235
19803003310
1984530265
1988311114
1992311134
1996Group stage11th301248Squad211071
200011th301207Squad4310185
200411th310239Squad6312913
200711th310234SquadQualified as co-hosts
2011Did not qualify603336
2015601528
2019Disqualified due to FIFA suspensionDisqualified
2023Round of 1616th4103310Squad134181930
2027Qualification in progress6411186
TotalRound of 165/18163211133870251332114109

AFF Championship

AFF Championship record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
1996Fourth place4th6312189Squad
1998Third place3rd52121510Squad
2000Runners-up2nd53021310Squad
2002Runners-up2nd6330227Squad
2004Runners-up2nd8413248Squad
2007Group stage5th312064Squad
2008Semi-finals4th520385Squad
2010Runners-up2nd7601176Squad
2012Group stage5th311134Squad
2014Group stage5th311177Squad
2016Runners-up2nd73221213Squad
2018Group stage7th411256Squad
2020Runners-up2nd84312013Squad
2022Semi-finals4th6321125Squad
TotalRunners-up14/1476371821182107

Olympic Games

Olympic Games recordQualification record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquadPldWDLGFGA
1900 to 1952Did not enterDid not enter
1956Quarter-finals7th201104SquadQualified automatically
1960Did not qualify200226
1964WithdrewWithdrew
1968Did not qualify411245
1972420286
19764211115
19805104712
19848035314
1988410338
Since 1992See Indonesia national under-23 football team
TotalQuarter-finals1/192011043175193856

Asian Games

Asian Games record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
1951Quarter-finals6th100103Squad
1954Fourth place4th42021512Squad
1958Bronze medalist3rd5401157Squad
1962Group stage5th320193Squad
1966Quarter-finals5th522184Squad
1970Quarter-finals5th512247Squad
1974Did not participate
1978
1982
1986Fourth place4th6123414Squad
1990Did not participate
1994
1998
Since 2002See Indonesia national under-23 football team
Total1 Bronze medal7/1329126115550

Southeast Asian Games

Southeast Asian Games record
YearResultPositionPldWDLGFGA
1959 to 1975Did not participate
1977Fourth place4th422083
1979Silver medalist2nd622265
1981Bronze medalist3rd430152
1983Group stage5th311137
1985Fourth place4th4013110
1987Gold medalist1st431071
1989Bronze medalist3rd5212125
1991Gold medalist1st532051
1993Fourth place4th521266
1995Group stage6th4202143
1997Silver medalist2nd6420166
1999Bronze medalist3rd6321112
Since 2001See Indonesia national under-23 football team
Total2 Gold medals1st562715149451

Honours

International

Continental

Regional

Friendlies

Head-to-head record

As of 26 March 2024 after match against  Vietnam.[65][66][67][68][a]

  More wins  Wins equal losses  More losses

Indonesia national football team head-to-head records
AgainstFirstLastGPWDLGFGAGD% WinConfederation
 Afghanistan20212021200224−20%AFC
 Algeria19861986100101−10%CAF
 Andorra201420141100101100%UEFA
 Argentina20232023100102−20%CONMEBOL
 Australia19672024161312634−2815.91%AFC
 Bahrain198020127223719−1242.86%AFC
 Bangladesh197520226411113862.5%AFC
 Bhutan200320032200404100%AFC
 Bosnia and Herzegovina19971997100102−20%UEFA
 Brunei19712023139225264673.33%AFC
 Bulgaria19731973100104−416.67%UEFA
 Burundi20232023211053275%CAF
 Cambodia1966202224193291177485.71%AFC
 Cameroon20122015201101−125%CAF
 China193420131613121136−2521.74%AFC
 Chinese Taipei1954202114100431141771.43%AFC
 Croatia19561956100125−30%UEFA
 Czech Republic[b]19741974101011025%UEFA
 Cuba20142014100101−10%CONCACAF
 Curaçao202220222200532100%CONCACAF
 Denmark19741974100109−90%UEFA
 Dominican Republic20142014101011050%CONCACAF
 East Germany19561959201135−225%UEFA
 Egypt[c]19631963201135−216.67%CAF
 Estonia19961999201103−325%UEFA
 Fiji19812017303033050%OFC
 Guinea19661966100113−20%CAF
 Guyana201720171100211100%CONCACAF
 Hong Kong195720181910453627963.16%AFC
 Hungary19381938100106−60%UEFA
 Iceland201820182002110−90%UEFA
 India195120042110294136550%AFC
 Iran195620246015316−138.33%AFC
 Iraq19682024122371125−1426.92%AFC
 Israel19711971100101−10%UEFA
 Jamaica200720071100211100%CONCACAF
 Japan193420241742112438−1447.37%AFC
 Jordan200420225005213−110%AFC
 Kyrgyzstan20132013110040450%AFC
 Kuwait198020227232812−450%AFC
 Laos19692021109104593695%AFC
 Liberia19842007210133050%CAF
 Libya20242024200216−525%CAF
 Lithuania19961999201126−425%UEFA
 Malaysia19572021793618251321032952.06%AFC
 Maldives20012010330010010100%AFC
 Mali196319631100321100%CAF
 Mauritania201220121100202100%CAF
 Mauritius201820181100101100%CAF
 Moldova19961996100112−10%UEFA
 Morocco19801980100102−20%CAF
 Myanmar19512021462091785632253.26%AFC
 Netherlands193820132002212−120%UEFA
   Nepal201420222200909100%AFC
 New Zealand19721997925289−155%OFC
 North Korea1963201211029525−2011.11%AFC
 Oman20072021401326−441.67%AFC
 Pakistan1960201454101531291.67%AFC
 Palestine20112023311153250%AFC
 Papua New Guinea19751984210183550%OFC
 Paraguay19861986100123−10%CONMEBOL
 Philippines1934202329225298207887.5%AFC
 Puerto Rico20172017101000050%CONCACAF
 Qatar198620147124918−922.22%AFC
 Russia[d]19561976302104−437.5%UEFA
 Saudi Arabia19832014140311736−2910.71%AFC
 Senegal19821982101022050%CAF
 Serbia[e]19561956200239−60%UEFA
 Singapore1958202161331117117714663.11%AFC
 South Korea195320073735292287−6516.67%AFC
 Sri Lanka1964200465102962391.67%AFC
 Syria197820145104315−1220%AFC
 Tanzania199719971100312100%CAF
 Thailand1957202297321847121167−4642.27%AFC
 East Timor20102022660021219100%AFC
 Turkmenistan200420235311118370%AFC
 United Arab Emirates198120215113816−833.33%AFC
 Uruguay197420103102511−633.33%CONMEBOL
 Uzbekistan19971997201114−325%AFC
 Vanuatu201920191100606100%OFC
 Vietnam[f]195720244923121478621659.18%AFC
 Yemen[g]19872014734083583.33%AFC
 Zimbabwe19971997101000050%CAF
83 Countries1934202484332115936313661386–2047.51%FIFA

See also

References

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