BREAKING: Ole Romeny Ruled Out of Round 4 of 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Jakarta, July 17, 2025 – A setback has hit the Indonesian national team ahead of Round 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Ole Romeny, the naturalized forward and key part of Indonesia’s attacking lineup, has been officially ruled out due to injury.

The news was confirmed by the coaching staff on Wednesday morning local time. Romeny suffered a minor muscle injury and is expected to need at least three weeks for recovery, ruling him out of Indonesia’s crucial matches on October 8 and 11, 2025.

Romeny’s absence is a blow for Indonesia, who are preparing to face two strong opponents: Saudi Arabia and Iraq. However, the head coach stated that the team remains focused and will adjust their attacking plan accordingly.

Players such as Rafael Struick, Ragnar Oratmangoen, and Hokky Caraka are being considered as potential replacements for Romeny’s spot in the squad.