Indonesia U-17 Targets Final Ticket in Myanmar
The Indonesia U-17 national team begins its Kualifikasi Piala Asia U-17 2027 campaign on November 11, 2026, facing a demanding path where only the group winner secures a spot in the final tournament.
Garuda Muda is placed in Group A alongside host nation Myanmar, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Afghanistan, detikSport reported.
The team, led by Cape Verdean coach David Nascimento, enters the competition following an intensive preparation period that began in August 2026. This training included several international test matches against Uzbekistan, Bahrain, and Malaysia, according to VIVA.co.id. The announcement provides relief for Indonesian football because the senior national team has no scheduled matches for the November 2026 FIFA Matchday window.
Group a Match Schedule
Indonesia’s progression depends on consistent results across four matches held in Yangon and Thanlyin, Myanmar. All of Indonesia’s matches are scheduled for 15.30 WIB. The tournament qualification period runs from November 8 to November 20, 2026.
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Philippines | Padaythar Football Stadium |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Cambodia | Starcity Sports Club |
| Nov 17, 2026 | Afghanistan | Starcity Sports Club |
| Nov 20, 2026 | Myanmar | Padaythar Football Stadium |
Source: detikSport and JPNN.
Group Winners Advance to the Uzbekistan Tournament
The qualification format is strictly limited, with 35 countries divided into seven groups. Only the winner of each group advances to the final tournament in Uzbekistan in May 2027. Runners-up do not qualify for the next stage. The seven group winners will join nine nations that earned automatic qualification through the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Competition for the top spot is already underway. Tirto.id reported that Afghanistan currently leads Group A following a 4-1 victory over Myanmar on November 8, 2026. The Philippines holds second place after a 2-1 win against Cambodia. Per the latest standings from November 9, 2026, Afghanistan sits at the top with 3 points and a +3 goal difference, followed by the Philippines with 3 points and a +1 goal difference.
Coach David Nascimento Finalizes the 23-Player Roster
Coach David Nascimento has finalized a 23-player roster for the tournament. The squad features returning players such as Syahdan Caesar El Fadhil, Valdo Putra Pratama, Dolvi Theofilius Solossa, and Ichiro Akbar Al Buchori, as noted by ANTARA News Kalimantan Timur. According to official social media updates monitored in Jakarta on Monday, November 9, 2026, several players have been recalled to the squad.
VIVA.co.id highlighted the inclusion of I Kadek Dwi Sedana Putra, who previously represented Indonesia in the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup. He joins to strengthen the midfield as the team faces pressure to perform without a senior FIFA Matchday schedule this month.
Tournament Coverage and Viewing
Fans can follow the matches through domestic broadcast channels. According to Tirto.id, the games will be aired live on Indosiar and SCTV, with digital streaming options available via the Vidio platform.
Questions About Indonesia U-17 Coaching and Qualification
Who is the head coach of the Indonesia U-17 team?
The team is led by David Nascimento, a coach originally from Cape Verde, according to ANTARA News Kalimantan Timur.
What happens if Indonesia finishes as the runner-up in Group A?
Under the current AFC rules, only the winners of the seven qualification groups earn a ticket to the final tournament in Uzbekistan; the runner-up position is not sufficient to qualify, as reported by detikSport.
Where will the final tournament take place?
The 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup final tournament is scheduled to be held in Uzbekistan in May 2027, according to VIVA.co.id.
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