After a hard-fought draw in the first leg of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers on Saudi Arabian soil, it is now the turn of the Garuda squad to host the Green Lions at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (GBK). Will the Indonesian national football team be able to face Saudi Arabia again and achieve victory on home soil?

Saudi Arabia's Captain Injury: A golden opportunity for Garuda?
The Saudi Arabian national team has received bad news as their captain, Salem Al Dawsari, has suffered an injury. The player, known for his speed and individual technique, is certain to miss the second leg. Al-Dawsari's absence is certainly a big blow for Saudi Arabia. However, on the other hand, this can also be an extra motivation for Indonesian players to perform more confidently and pressure the opposing defense.

First Leg: A Fierce Duel Ends in a Draw
The Indonesian national team successfully held Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of Group C of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, last September.

Two goals colored the first half, with Ragnar Oratmangoen giving the Garuda Squad the lead in the 19th minute before Musab Al-Juwayr equalized in the 42nd minute. Thanks to this result, Saudi Arabia and the Indonesian national team are now each in third and fourth place in Group C with one point each.

Looking at the head-to-head record between the two teams, Indonesia is still far behind Saudi Arabia. The Green Falcons have always managed to win in the last few meetings. However, in football, anything can happen. With full support from the fans at the GBK, the Indonesian national team is determined to avenge previous defeats and claim their first victory over Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia 5-0 Indonesia - Asian Cup Qualifiers 2004
Indonesia 0-6 Saudi Arabia - Asian Cup 2004 Qualifier
Saudi Arabia 3-0 Indonesia - 2006 World Cup Qualifier
Indonesia 1-3 Saudi Arabia - 2006 World Cup Qualifier
Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia - Asian Cup 2007
Indonesia 0-0 Saudi Arabia - Friendly Match 2011
Indonesia 1-2 Saudi Arabia - Asian Cup Qualifier 2015
Saudi Arabia 1-0 Indonesia - Asian Cup 2015 Qualifier

Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Match Schedule
This match is crucial for the Garuda Team in their efforts to maintain their chances of qualifying for World Cup 2026. This is because only the top two teams in each group will automatically qualify, while the third and fourth positions will have to continue the fight in the next qualifying round. Currently, Indonesia is in fifth place with 3 points, while Japan leads the standings with 10 points. Saudi Arabia itself is in third place with 5 points.

The match between the Indonesian national team and Saudi Arabia in the second leg of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The kick-off of this match is scheduled to start at 19.00 WIB.

For those who didn't get tickets, don't worry! This match will be broadcast live and you can watch and support the Indonesian national team so that they can compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Salem Al-Dawsari Injury: Indonesia's Golden Opportunity to Beat Saudi Arabia

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