2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group C Standings: Indonesia Drops in Ranking
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Indonesia's national team suffered a 1-5 defeat against Australia in the seventh matchday of Group C of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Australia's goals were scored by Martin Boyle (18'), Nishan Velupillay (20'), Jackson Irvine (34' and 90'), and Lewis Miller (61').
Meanwhile, the Garuda team only managed to score one goal through debutant Ole Romeny in the 78th minute.
The heavy defeat to Australia dropped Indonesia one place from third to fourth in the Group C standings.
Indonesia is now tied with Bahrain and China, both with 6 points. However, Indonesia has a better goal difference.
Japan remains firmly at the top of the table after defeating Bahrain 1-0.
The following is a complete list of the Group C standings for the third round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers, as reported by the AFC website:
1. Japan: 19 points
2. Australia: 10 points
3. Saudi Arabia: 9 points
4. Indonesia: 6 points
5. Bahrain: 6 points
6. China: 6 points
Indonesia will next host Bahrain at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. On the same day, Japan will play Saudi Arabia, and China will play Australia.
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