Indonesia U-17 Team Placed in Pot 3 for 2025 World Cup

Indonesia U-17’s Historic Entry Into the World Cup

Garuda Asia, led by head coach Nova Arianto, has been placed in Pot 3 for the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025, as reported by Bolasport.com. This announcement adds another chapter to Indonesia’s growing presence in global youth football.

Qatar to Host 2025 U-17 World Cup in November

The tournament will be held in Doha, Qatar, in November 2025, bringing together top youth squads from across the world. This marks a crucial proving ground for Indonesia’s U-17 team, which secured its spot after advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2023 AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

First Qualified Appearance in U-17 World Cup History

This year’s qualification is significant for Indonesia. Unlike their participation as hosts in 2023, this marks the first time the team has earned its place in the tournament through the qualification route — a landmark achievement for Garuda Asia.

Indonesia Placed in Pot 3 with Global Contenders

In the official draw, Indonesia joins the following teams in Pot 3:

• Costa Rica

• Tajikistan

• Panama

• North Korea

• Ivory Coast

• Tunisia

• New Caledonia

• Canada

• South Africa

• Austria

• Haiti

Head coach Nova Arianto views this placement as both a challenge and opportunity, emphasizing the importance of strong preparation ahead of the global stage.