Results of the 9th match of the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia
18:10 June 5: Japan 1-0 Australia (Group C)
20:45 June 5: Indonesia 1-0 China (Group C)
23:00 June 5: Oman 0-3 Jordan (Group B)
23:00 June 5: UAE 0-0 Uzbekistan (Group A)
23:00 June 5: Bahrain 0-2 Saudi Arabia (Group C)
01:15 June 6: Kuwait 0-2 Palestine (Group B)
01:15 June 6: Qatar 1-0 Iran (Group A)
01:15 June 6: North Korea 2-2 Kyrgyzstan (Group A)
01:15 June 6: Iraq 0-2 South Korea (Group B)
Thailand's Siam Sport newspaper wrote: "Ole Romeny's penalty kick helped the Indonesian team keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup after passing the third qualifying round and reaching the fourth qualifying round."
“The only representative of Southeast Asia remaining in the World Cup qualifiers defeated the Chinese team 1-0 at home. Indonesia now has 12 points and is certain to finish 4th in Group C. They continue to compete for a ticket to the final round (VCK) of the 2026 World Cup.
Indonesia had a very important victory against the Chinese team (Photo: AFC).
Meanwhile, on the opposite side, the Chinese team only has 6 points and is certain to be eliminated from this tournament," Siam Sport added.
Thailand's leading sports daily also analyzed more clearly the opportunities and path forward of the Indonesian team.
Siam Sport shared: “Indonesia has lost the chance to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, after Australia beat Japan 1-0 in the match that took place right before. However, Indonesia still has a chance to compete for a ticket in the fourth qualifying round, before thinking about the World Cup next year.”
Another Thai newspaper, Thairath, commented: “The Indonesian team defeated the Chinese team. Indonesia continues to nurture hopes for the World Cup finals, while also crushing their opponents’ dreams.”
Indonesia has also officially eliminated the Chinese team (Photo: AFC).
“Indonesia can aim for the opportunity to continue through the fourth qualifying round, even though they officially failed to qualify directly for the World Cup through the two group positions.
In the match that took place before the Indonesia-China match, Australia beat Japan 1-0. Australia had 16 points, making it impossible for Indonesia to catch up with the second place in the table,” Thairath emphasized.
Meanwhile, the ASEAN Football website, which specializes in Southeast Asian football, said: "Indonesia cannot win a ticket directly to the 2026 World Cup after the victory over the Chinese team, but the team from the archipelago country still has a chance in the next rounds."
“The Indonesian team is still getting closer to historical milestones. Indonesian players carry the spirit of Garuda warriors (ancient Indonesian warriors). The dream continues with Indonesian football,” ASEAN Football added.
Not stopping there, the ASEAN Football website has high expectations for the Indonesian team: "The determination to win a ticket to the biggest stage of world football is a truly important goal of Indonesian football."
The third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup has one more match, taking place on June 10. In the final match of the third qualifying round, Indonesia will meet Japan on the opponent's field.
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/bao-dong-nam-a-ky-vong-indonesia-vuot-qua-vong-loai-thu-4-world-cup-20250606004648929.htm
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