Mees Hilgers reveals tallest and fastest players in Indonesian national team

Mees Hilgers, Indonesian national team defender, shares interesting information about his teammates in the Garuda squad.

Despite recently suffering a heavy 0-6 defeat to Japan in the third round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers — the Indonesian national team has secured their spot in the next round.

The Red and White team’s journey will continue to the fourth round scheduled for October. The competition format divides six teams into two groups — with each group containing three contestants.

Group winners will directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while runners-up from both groups will compete for one inter-confederation playoff spot. This change aligns with FIFA’s decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 nations — increasing Asia’s quota from 4-5 to 8-9 teams.