Indonesia vs Australia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCSocceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw
Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos' hopes of qualifying directly for the 2026 World Cup aren't dead yet but was once again left to lament a plethora of spurned chances in a costly 0-0 draw with Indonesia.
Game Information
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Attendance: 70,059
Line-Ups
Indonesia (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Maarten Paes (GK) |
| 3 | Jay Idzes |
| 23 | Justin Hubner  |
| 5 | Rizky Ridho |
| 2 | Calvin Verdonk |
| 6 | Sandy Walsh |
| 22 | Nathan Tjoe-A-On |
| 18 | Ivar Jenner |
| 11 | Ragnar Oratmangoen |
| 7 | Marselino Ferdinan |
| 9 | Rafael Struick |
Australia (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
| 21 | Cameron Burgess |
| 19 | Harry Souttar |
| 16 | Aziz Behich |
| 13 | Alessandro Circati |
| 17 | Keanu Baccus |
| 22 | Jackson Irvine |
| 23 | Craig Goodwin |
| 7 | Samuel Silvera |
| 15 | Mitchell Duke |
| 20 | Nestory Irankunda |
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