Indonesian national team head coach Patrick Klivert expressed confidence ahead of upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against China and Japan. The team, currently ranked fourth in Group C with 9 points after 8 matches, is striving to secure a spot in the final tournament for the first time since 1938. Klivert highlighted the difficulty of facing strong opponents like Japan, which has already qualified for the World Cup, and emphasized Indonesia’s determination to win both remaining matches. The match against China will be held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on June 5, 2023, with the final game against Japan scheduled for June 10, 2023, at Suito City Football Stadium. The team’s goal is to advance to the World Cup finals, an achievement last reached in 1938 when Indonesia was known as the Dutch East Indies. Meanwhile, Indonesia’s coach and players remain optimistic about their chances, aiming to improve their standing in the group and qualify for the World Cup for the first time in nearly a century.