Shin Tae-yong could face Indonesia in World Cup qualifiers

Following Branko Ivankovic’s dismissal, Shin Tae-yong has emerged as a prime candidate for China’s head coach position — a situation that could lead to a matchup with Indonesia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

The South Korean coach has responded positively to the possibility of managing the Chinese national team.

“If there’s an offer from China, why hesitate? If there’s an offer, I will come. The Chinese national team is clearly a very interesting position,” stated Shin Tae-yong.

“If they appoint me as the next head coach of the Chinese national team, I’m confident I can lead this team well,” he added to SCMP.

This opportunity creates an intriguing scenario — Shin Tae-yong could potentially face his former team in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.