Jay Idzes Proud to Lead Indonesia Over China

Jay Idzes — captain of the Indonesia national football team — shared his thoughts after Garuda’s important win over China in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium.

A late first-half goal by Ole Romeny — currently playing for Oxford United — secured Indonesia’s spot in the fourth round of qualification.

This success was further cemented by Bahrain’s defeat to Saudi Arabia, ensuring that Indonesia would finish in either third or fourth place in Group C.

Indonesia still has one more match to play in the third round — an away game against Japan at Suita Football City Stadium in the coming days.

“Team unity was the key to our victory tonight,” said the Venezia defender after the match.