Indonesia announces new coach.

On January 3, 2026, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) officially appointed John Herdman as the head coach of the national team, opening a new chapter in the development of Indonesian football.

On January 3, 2026, the Indonesian Football Federation (PSSI) officially appointed John Herdman as the head coach of the national team.

The 50-year-old strategist is no stranger to long-term development projects. He is considered the "World Cup architect," the only person in the world to have led both the men's and women's national teams of the same country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup finals.

With the Canadian women's national team, Herdman participated in two World Cups, 2007 and 2011, and also achieved the remarkable feat of winning two consecutive Olympic bronze medals at London 2012 and Rio 2016. When he moved on to coach the men's team, he continued to make history by leading Canada to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, their first in 36 years. During that period, Canada also rose in the FIFA rankings from 77th to 33rd in the world.

PSSI highly values ​​Herdman's diverse profile and ability to build a solid foundation. He not only brings top-level experience but is also expected to change organizational thinking, improve discipline, and create a clear identity for the Indonesian national team.

In 2026, Herdman will face a packed schedule. The Indonesian national team will play in the FIFA Days from March 23 to 31. This will be followed by training camps in June, September, October, and November, before participating in the ASEAN Cup 2026, scheduled to begin on July 25.

With a coach who has experience at the World Cup and the Olympics, Indonesian football is sending a clear message: they no longer want to stop at regional ambitions. The John Herdman era is expected to be a turning point that will help "Garuda" rise to continental prominence.

Source: https://znews.vn/indonesia-cong-bo-hlv-moi-post1616480.html