Indonesia - China match schedule today: Host on the threshold of heaven

The third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers is about to end with only two matches left. After two rounds in March, the first two teams to officially secure tickets are Japan and Iran. Of which, Japan is certain to top Group C, while Iran will continue with the top or second place in Group A.

Indonesia is rated higher

The only representative of Southeast Asia, Indonesia, is having an impressive performance. After the 1-0 victory over Bahrain on the evening of March 25, their chances of advancing have been rekindled. Coach Kluivert and his team have 9 points after 8 matches and are ranked 4th in Group C. Winning a direct ticket is considered too difficult for the team from the archipelago, but the ticket to the 4th qualifying round is still very close. Because if they just beat China in the match taking place at 8:45 p.m. today (June 5), Indonesia will likely have a ticket to the 4th qualifying round.

If Indonesia qualify for the fourth round, they could face teams like UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Oman or Saudi Arabia. Looking at the group stage, Jordan could also make it to the fourth round, as they stumbled and lost the second place to Iraq.

The Indonesian team (right ) is considered to be better than China in the rematch tonight.

PHOTO: AFP

Opponents from West Asia are considered to be quite on par with Indonesia, as the Southeast Asian team currently has a squad of naturalized stars from the Netherlands. Indonesia even defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 not long ago.

Therefore, the match between Indonesia and China at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium will be decisive for both teams in Group C. After 8 matches, Indonesia is 3 points ahead of China (currently at the bottom of the table with 6 points) and has a better goal difference (-6 compared to -13). If China loses this match, they will be officially eliminated. Meanwhile, Indonesia will enter the 4th qualifying round if they simultaneously defeat China while Bahrain wins against Saudi Arabia.

However, coach Patrick Kluivert is facing a force problem when up to 5 Indonesian players cannot play in the match against China, including: Ragnar Oratmangoen and Sandy Walsh (both injured). Meanwhile, goalkeeper Maarten Paes and young midfielder Marselino Ferdinand are both suspended, and Eliano Reijnders is absent for personal reasons.

On the Chinese side, this team has the worst defense in the group, conceding 19 goals after 8 matches, while the attack only scored 6 goals. The goal difference of -13 shows the lack of cohesion in both lines.

Pressure will make both teams enter the match cautiously, but with home field advantage, enthusiastic cheers from the audience and better form, Indonesia has a good chance of winning all 3 points.

In Group C, Australia and Saudi Arabia still have hope. Australia is the only team with a chance to win a ticket this week, they need to beat Japan and wait for Saudi Arabia to lose points against Bahrain today.

In Group A, Uzbekistan is also getting closer to their first World Cup appearance. This team will qualify if they do not lose to UAE in today's match. In addition, 4 other teams including South Korea, Jordan, Iraq and Oman also have a chance to qualify in June. South Korea will be guaranteed to qualify if they do not lose to Iraq in the match on the same day. Meanwhile, Jordan can also qualify if they beat Oman and Iraq loses to South Korea.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-indonesia-trung-quoc-hom-nay-chu-nha-truoc-nguong-cua-thien-duong-185250604210858145.htm