Indonesia U-17 team faces South Korea in Asian Cup opening match

The Indonesia U-17 national team will begin their 2025 Asian Cup U-17 campaign against South Korea U-17 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, Saudi Arabia.

The squad under Nova Arianto — competing in Group C — faces a significant challenge as South Korea is considered one of the tournament favorites. The Garuda Asia team targets a top-two finish in the group to secure their ticket to the 2025 U-17 World Cup.

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir expressed his hopes to the public:

“This is a crucial moment for our national team to perform on the world stage, therefore we need support from all Indonesian people.”

Coach Nova Arianto — who is responsible for team preparation — will implement his best strategy for this crucial opening match.

As the Indonesia U-17 team aims to make a strong start in their quest to qualify for the U-17 World Cup— the opening match against South Korea U-17 will be a key test of their strength and resilience.

With high expectations from both the fans and officials, the team’s performance could set the tone for the rest of the tournament.