Erick Thohir Reveals Plans for National Team Friendlies With Middle Eastern Teams

Friendly match plans announced by Erick Thohir

Erick Thohir, the Chairman of PSSI, has confirmed plans to organize international friendly matches for the Indonesian National Team against teams from the Middle East.

Remaining World Cup qualifiers in June

The Garuda Squad still has two crucial matches remaining in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Asian Zone) — against China on June 5 and Japan on June 10.

Strategic preparations for the next phase

To prepare for the potential fourth round of qualifiers set for October, PSSI has designed a training strategy that includes using the September window to schedule international friendlies.

Focus on securing fourth round qualification

With a real chance to advance to the fourth round, Indonesia’s preparation during this period is seen as critical to ensure readiness for the next competitive phase of the World Cup journey.