Indonesia Set to Face St. Kitts & Nevis in FIFA Series 2026
The Indonesian national football team is preparing for a challenging set of matches in the upcoming FIFA Series 2026, confirmed by the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI). Indonesia will initially compete against St. Kitts & Nevis.
Tournament Format and Opponents
Indonesia is hosting a portion of the FIFA Series, with Bulgaria and the Solomon Islands likewise participating. The tournament will follow a knockout format: winners of the initial matches will advance to a final, although the losing teams will compete for third place.
Bulgaria will face off against the Solomon Islands in the other first-round match. The winner of the Indonesia vs. St. Kitts & Nevis game will then play the winner of Bulgaria vs. Solomon Islands in the final.
First Test for New Head Coach
This FIFA Series will mark the first official assignment for John Herdman as the head coach of the Indonesian national team. Herdman recently completed a tour of European clubs where Indonesian players are currently competing, presumably to assess talent and form.
Arya Sinulingga, a member of the PSSI Executive Committee, stated that Herdman is gathering information and will provide input on the team’s strategy. Further details regarding specific plans will be revealed in due course.
Indonesia’s FIFA Ranking and Recent Performance
As of January 19, 2026, Indonesia is ranked 122nd in the FIFA world rankings. Their highest ranking was 76th in September 1998, while their lowest was 191st in July 2016. The team has appeared in one World Cup (1938, as the Dutch East Indies) reaching the Round of 16, and has qualified for the Asian Cup six times, with a best result of reaching the Round of 16 in 2023.
Historical Achievements
Indonesia has a strong track record in regional competitions, having won gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games in 1987 and 1991. They have also been runners-up in the ASEAN Championship six times (2000, 2002, 2004, 2010, 2016, and 2020). Their biggest win was a 13-1 victory over the Philippines in 2002, while their biggest defeat was a 10-0 loss to Bahrain in 2012.
Did you understand?
Indonesia first played an international match as the Dutch East Indies in 1934, defeating Japan 7-1.
FAQ
What is the FIFA Series? The FIFA Series is a set of international friendly matches organized by FIFA to provide national teams with opportunities for competitive play.
Who is the current head coach of Indonesia? John Herdman is the current head coach.
Where will the matches be held? The matches will be held in Indonesia.
What is Indonesia’s current FIFA ranking? Indonesia is currently ranked 122nd.
What are Indonesia’s best achievements in international football? Reaching the Round of 16 in the 1938 World Cup (as the Dutch East Indies) and winning gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games in 1987 and 1991.
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