7 Indonesian National Team Players Absent Against Japan in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

The Indonesian national team faces a major challenge in their decisive match against Japan in the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers. In the official list of 23 players announced for the match at Suita City Stadium, Osaka, on June 10, 2025, seven key names are missing from the squad.

Here are the facts about the seven absent players:

• Ivar Jenner is absent due to yellow card accumulation received against China and Saudi Arabia, resulting in a one-match suspension.

• Rizky Ridho is unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury during official training a day before the match.

• Nadeo Argawinata was not selected as the coach only brought three main goalkeepers: Maarten Paes, Emil Audero, and Ernando Ari.

• Reza Arya Pratama also missed out due to fierce competition for the goalkeeper position.

• Ramadhan Sananta was not included in the final squad, with his place taken by Marselino Ferdinan who returned from suspension.

• Pratama Arhan has been left out of the main squad since the era of coach Patrick Kluivert.

• Asnawi Mangkualam is also absent, following the trend of squad changes since the coaching transition.

The absence of these seven players presents a unique challenge for Indonesia. However, the presence of young talents and diaspora players is expected to help maintain Garuda’s performance in this crucial match against Japan.