Lin Liangming to Miss China’s World Cup Qualifier Against Indonesia

Lin Liangming Receives Two-Match Suspension from AFC

According to Sohu, Lin Liangming has received a two-match suspension from the AFC — one automatic and one additional after receiving a red card against Saudi Arabia.

“Lin Liangming was immediately shown a red card by the referee in the match against the Saudi team. He is punished by AFC — automatic one-match suspension and an additional one-match penalty,” Sohu writes.

China’s Key Absence in World Cup Qualifier

The key player under coach Branko Ivankovic will certainly miss China’s match against Indonesia at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta — a third-round 2026 World Cup Qualification Asia Zone fixture scheduled for next month.

Previous Absence Against Australia

Previously, Lin Liangming was also absent when the China national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Australia in last month’s match.