FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Indonesia vs Australia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

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Socceroos 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

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Attendance: 70,059

Line-Ups

IDN Indonesia (5-4-1)

No. Name
1 Maarten Paes (GK)
3 Jay Idzes
23 Justin Hubner Yellow Card
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

AUS 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 Yellow Card
22 Jackson Irvine
23 Craig Goodwin Yellow Card
7 Samuel Silvera Yellow Card
15 Mitchell Duke
20 Nestory Irankunda

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