Four nations made debuts at the 2026 World Cup, with Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan gracing the grandest stage in international football for the first time. It was the tournament with the most newcomers since 2006 and Cape Verde achieved the feat of ending a 16-year wait for a debutant to reach the knockout stages, before succumbing to Lionel Messi's Argentina in a classic.
New Indonesia head coach John Herdman has outlined his belief that the national team can one day reach the World Cup, insisting the country has huge football potential. The Englishman also stressed the importance of patience, cultural understanding and collective support to achieve long-term success. Indonesian FA president Erick Thohir has urged all stakeholders to unite behind the project as a new era begins.
The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has announced the sacking of former Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert from his role as head coach. The decision follows Indonesia’s 1-0 loss to Iraq, which saw them finish bottom of their World Cup qualifying group and eliminated from contention for next year's competition. Kluivert stepped into the role in January, but has been sacked alongside the rest of his coaching staff.
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