Indonesia Eyes Historic Victory Over Japan to Climb FIFA Rankings Near Vietnam
The Indonesian national football team is preparing for their final match in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers against Japan. The game will take place at the Panasonic Suita Stadium on June 10, 2025. Indonesia recently secured a narrow 1-0 win over China, while Japan suffered a close defeat to Australia, despite having already qualified for the World Cup.
Japan’s coach Hajime Moriyasu opted for a major squad rotation by resting key players, which opens a window of opportunity for Indonesia. Facing a traditionally strong Asian team remains a tough challenge, but the circumstances provide the Garuda squad a chance to achieve an impressive result on Japanese soil. A victory in this match would be a significant milestone for the Indonesian team.
Beyond the immediate pride, a win over Japan would deliver a substantial boost in FIFA ranking points. Following their triumph against China, Indonesia climbed to 116th in the FIFA rankings. Beating Japan, a higher-ranked team, would add an estimated 21.58 points to Indonesia’s tally, potentially elevating the squad to around 110th place globally, just behind their regional rival Vietnam.
Conversely, a draw would still bring a modest point increase, while a loss would cause a slight dip in Indonesia’s ranking. The outcome of this game thus holds important implications not only for the team's World Cup qualification hopes but also for their international standing and momentum ahead of future competitions.
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