World Cup 2026 Qualifiers 3rd Round: Will Indonesia get 3 points in the match against China?

The match between Indonesia and China at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (Jakarta) taking place at 8:45 p.m. tonight (June 5) in the 9th match of Group C, the 3rd qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup is considered an important opportunity for Mr. Kluivert's students to win 3 points and continue the race for a ticket to the next round.

With 9 points after 8 matches and currently ranked 4th in Group C, Indonesia needs a win to maintain their play-off position, or even compete for 3rd place if they have more favorable results.

Indonesia's form improved significantly when the Dutch coach arrived in March, with a 1-0 win over Bahrain. He brought the "Dutch spirit" with professional football to the archipelago. The enthusiastic atmosphere from the Gelora Bung Karno stands was a significant morale booster, helping the Indonesian players play more explosively in the reception of China.

Indonesia's current squad is considered more even and has more depth thanks to naturalized players such as Ragnar Oratmangoen and Jay Idzes. The young, energetic attack and solid defense help the team play more stably. Meanwhile, the visiting team China has only 6 points, is at the bottom of the table, lost 6/8 matches, and conceded 19 goals. Away from home, they have lost 3/4 matches and clearly showed their weakness in defense.

Talking about stability and current form, along with home field advantage, Coach Kluivert's students are capable of earning 3 points, opening the door for a fierce hunt for tickets to the 2026 World Cup.

China won 2-1 in the first leg, but are under psychological pressure after 3 consecutive losses and their hopes of advancing are like "a candle in a strong wind". Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian team is rising strongly to set its ambitions on the prestigious world playground.

Tuan Ngoc

Source: https://baophapluat.vn/vong-loai-thu-3-world-cup-2026-indonesia-se-co-3-diem-trong-cuoc-doi-dau-voi-trung-quoc-post550893.html