Indonesia U-23 Avoids Vietnam And Thailand In Asian Cup Qualifiers
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02.05.2025
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Indonesia U-23 Avoids Vietnam And Thailand In Asian Cup Qualifiers

Robeliza Kifanes
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Indonesia U-23 Avoids Vietnam And Thailand In Asian Cup Qualifiers

Indonesia U-23 Gains Strategic Advantage In Asian Cup Qualifiers

According to Bolasport.com, the Indonesia U-23 national team has secured a favorable position ahead of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers after being confirmed as one of the group stage hosts. This status ensures the Young Garuda will not be grouped with fellow hosts Vietnam and Thailand.

List Of Host Countries For Qualification

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has named 11 nations as hosts for the qualification rounds:

  • Indonesia

  • Vietnam

  • Thailand

  • Cambodia

  • China

  • Jordan

  • Kyrgyzstan

  • Myanmar

  • Qatar

  • Tajikistan

  • United Arab Emirates

Indonesia Placed In Pot 1 With Top Teams

As one of the top seeds in Pot 1, Indonesia is set to avoid facing Asia’s powerhouse teams such as Japan, South Korea, Uzbekistan, and Iraq. However, they may still face difficult opponents from Pot 2, including Australia, Malaysia, Oman, and Palestine.

47 Nations To Compete For Limited Spots

A total of 47 AFC member nations will take part in the qualification stage, including Saudi Arabia — the confirmed host for the main tournament. These teams will be divided into 11 groups, with each group’s matches taking place in their respective host countries.