What did coach Patrick Kluivert say after Indonesia's World Cup dream was shattered?

(Dan Tri) - Speaking at a press conference, coach Patrick Kluivert said that Indonesian fans should be proud of what the team showed in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Last night, Indonesia lost 0-1 to Iraq in the 4th qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup at King Abdullah Stadium (Saudi Arabia). With this result, the team from the archipelago failed to win a ticket to the biggest football tournament on the road.

Coach Kluivert said the entire Indonesian team tried their best (Photo: Reuters).

On social media, Indonesian fans have called for the dismissal of coach Patrick Kluivert. However, the Dutch strategist remained calm after the match. Speaking to the press, he emphasized: “First of all, I am extremely disappointed with this result.

If you look at the game, we played much better than our opponents. I am disappointed with the final result. Not only me, but also the Indonesian fans and the players all share the same feeling.

I think Indonesia has achieved good results in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. We have matured a lot after the journey, both individually and collectively. It is hard to imagine that the World Cup dream has vanished after the hard work of the whole team."

Coach Kluivert said that Indonesian fans have the right to be proud of their players. He added: “Indonesian fans have the right to be proud of their players. They have tried their best to realize their dream of participating in the World Cup. It is not only my dream, the players' dream but also the dream of the entire Indonesian nation. I am extremely disappointed because all of us, from the coaching staff, the players, the medical team, and the technical team, have tried our best.”

Indonesia fell to the only goal in the 76th minute after Zidane Iqbal's shot (Photo: PSSI).

When asked about the plans for the Indonesian national team after the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, coach Kluivert replied: "There is no plan yet. We need to review and evaluate what we have done."

After the victory over Indonesia, Iraq will enter the decisive match with Saudi Arabia at 1:45 a.m. on October 15. Saudi Arabia has the advantage of a better goal difference than Iraq. Therefore, the home team only needs a draw to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-patrick-kluivert-noi-gi-sau-khi-indonesia-tan-mong-du-world-cup-20251012081713697.htm