The match between Indonesia and China in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is extremely important for both teams.

After a 1-0 win over Bahrain, Indonesia has 9 points and is fourth in Group C. Although 4 points behind Australia, coach Patrick Kluivert and his team still have a chance to win a play-off spot or compete for third place if they make good use of their home advantage at Gelora Bung Karno.

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The match between Indonesia and China is extremely important for both teams - Photo: Asean Football

Here, Indonesia has won 2 of the last 4 matches, showing the ability to make good use of the pressure from the stands. Although the defense played solidly against Bahrain, the weak defense with 14 goals conceded after 8 matches is still a concern.

As for China, a 0-2 defeat to Australia pushed them to the bottom of Group C with just 6 points. Another loss means the door to the 2026 World Cup will close.

China's support is the 2-1 victory over Indonesia in the first leg and their superior head-to-head record in the past (4 wins, 1 draw in the last 5 matches). This match will be a battle of survival, where both teams must give their all to keep their hopes of advancing alive.

*Link to watch live football Indonesia vs China is updated 15 minutes before the match.

Expected lineup Indonesia vs China

Indonesian : Paes; Idzes, Walsh, Verdonk; Tjoe-A-On, Haye, Jenner, Ferdinan; Oratmangoen, Struick, Sulaeman.

China : Wang Dalei; Liu Yang, Zhu Chenjie, Jiang Guangtai, Gao Zhunyi; Li Yuanyi, Wang Shangyuan; Fei Nanduo, Xu Haoyang, Wu Lei; Zhang Yuning.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/link-xem-truc-tiep-bong-da-indonesia-vs-trung-quoc-vong-loai-world-cup-2026-2408458.html