Indonesia has not won 5 matches but still has a good chance to qualify for the World Cup

Group C can be considered the most balanced and unpredictable group in the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia. After the first 5 matches, only Japan has advanced with 13 points. The Indonesian team is at the bottom of the table with 3 points and a goal difference of -5. Bahrain is in 5th place with 5 points and a goal difference of -5. Australia, Saudi Arabia and China are ranked from 2nd to 4th place respectively with 6 points, with a difference in goal difference.

In theory, Indonesia still has a chance to advance. In the match on the evening of November 19, China is likely to suffer a heavy defeat against Japan due to the huge difference in strength. Meanwhile, Bahrain vs Australia is considered a match with a very difficult result to predict.

The Indonesian team still has a chance to attend the World Cup.

Indonesian fans are thinking about a "dream" scenario where they get 3 points against Saudi Arabia, Japan beats China, and Bahrain and Australia draw. At that time, Indonesia has 6 points, can move up to 4th place, above China and Bahrain. Meanwhile, Australia will only have 7 points if they draw.

Ranking of Group C, 3rd qualifying round of World Cup 2026, Asia region.

According to the rules, the top two teams of the three groups will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The third and fourth teams in each group will enter the fourth qualifying round. In this round, the teams will play a round-robin, and the group winners will also qualify for the World Cup. The second-placed teams will play an additional home and away match to determine the team that will play in the intercontinental play-off to qualify for the World Cup.

In fact, Indonesian football can completely think about entering the 4th qualifying round and continue to "fight" for its dream. However, the heavy 0-4 defeat to Japan right at home has caused coach Shin Tae-yong and his team to face many psychological problems.

President of the Indonesian Football Federation - Mr. Erick Thohir also hinted at resigning. As for coach Shin Tae-yong, if he loses to Saudi Arabia, the Korean coach will likely be fired.

Mai Phuong

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/indonesia-khong-thang-5-tran-van-sang-cua-gianh-ve-du-world-cup-ar908184.html