Jay Idzes Confident Indonesia Will Bounce Back After Loss

Jay Idzes, captain of the Indonesian national team, expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to bounce back after a heavy defeat against Japan in the final match of the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

The Garuda squad suffered a 6-0 loss at Suita Football City Stadium, Osaka — without creating a single chance on goal against the hosts.

Despite the disappointing result, the loss did not affect Indonesia’s fate — the team had already secured a ticket to the fourth round of qualifiers before this match.

“We must learn from this defeat and come back stronger in the next phase,” said Idzes after the match.