Indonesian National Team Faces Chinese Taipei in FIFA Matchday September 5, 2025

The Indonesian National Team is confirmed to face Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) in an international friendly match, a FIFA Matchday, held on September 5, 2025, at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium, Surabaya. This match replaces the previously scheduled game against Kuwait, which was unilaterally cancelled.

Initially, the Garuda squad was scheduled to meet Kuwait. However, after the sudden cancellation, PSSI appointed Chinese Taipei as the new opponent. Although their current FIFA ranking is only 172, far below Indonesia’s (135), this match remains crucial for maintaining match rhythm and ranking points.

This match is also an important test for the new coach, Patrick Kluivert, who started his contract in January 2025. Unlike the Shin Tae-yong era, Kluivert is expected to bring a more modern European tactical approach. However, there is still much work to be done. Indonesia’s backline often loses focus, and the transition from defense to attack is still slow. The match against Chinese Taipei could be an opportunity to test solutions before facing tougher opponents, namely Lebanon on September 9, 2025.

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On paper, Indonesia is clearly the favorite. Full support from Surabaya fans will be an added weapon. However, Chinese Taipei is not a team to be underestimated—some of their players have careers abroad, and their playing style is more disciplined than their FIFA ranking suggests.

If Kluivert experiments too much, there’s a risk of Garuda losing momentum. The realistic target is not just to win, but also to improve game organization and finishing consistency.

The match against Chinese Taipei is not just a replacement, but an opportunity to measure the progress of the Indonesian National Team under Patrick Kluivert. Public support in Surabaya will provide energy, but the result on the field will largely depend on how quickly Garuda adapts to the new coach’s idea