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Indonesia appoints World Cup–experienced coach John Herdman

Indonesia appoints World Cup–experienced coach John Herdman

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has reached an agreement to appoint John Herdman, the English coach who led Canada to the 2022 World Cup, as head coach of the national team, replacing Patrick Kluivert.
Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify

Scotland reach 2026 World Cup with stunning late show, Spain, Switzerland qualify

Haaland's Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Haaland's Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia without Ronaldo

Portugal qualify for 2026 World Cup by thrashing Armenia without Ronaldo

Portugal crushed Armenia 9-1 despite the absence of suspended talisman Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday to clinch qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals.
November 16, 2025 | 06:24 pm PT
Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup with red card in Portugal's qualifier defeat against Ireland

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup with red card in Portugal's qualifier defeat against Ireland

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland on Thursday and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
November 13, 2025 | 05:09 pm PT
FIFA fines Indonesia, suspends two players for heated row in World Cup qualifier defeat to Iraq

FIFA fines Indonesia, suspends two players for heated row in World Cup qualifier defeat to Iraq

FIFA has fined the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and suspended two players following heated reactions after Indonesia's 0–1 defeat to Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
November 8, 2025 | 07:23 am PT
Sweden sack coach Tomasson after World Cup qualifying defeats

Sweden sack coach Tomasson after World Cup qualifying defeats

The Swedish Football Association said Tuesday it had sacked national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.
October 15, 2025 | 07:55 pm PT
Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Hungary deny Portugal, Ronaldo early World Cup berth

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals but Hungary grabbed a late 2-2 draw to stop Portugal from reaching next summer's tournament with two games to spare.
October 14, 2025 | 07:55 pm PT
Indonesian media, public call for coach Kluivert's sacking after World Cup failure

Indonesian media, public call for coach Kluivert's sacking after World Cup failure

Coach Patrick Kluivert is under fire following Indonesia's elimination from the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with local media demanding his dismissal.
October 13, 2025 | 12:42 am PT
World Cup elimination 'really tough' to handle for Indonesia boss Kluivert

World Cup elimination 'really tough' to handle for Indonesia boss Kluivert

Crestfallen Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert said his players were "devastated" after their pursuit of a place at next year's World Cup came to an end on Saturday with a narrow 1-0 loss against Iraq in Jeddah.
October 12, 2025 | 05:03 am PT
Indonesian fans chant coach Shin Tae-yong’s name after failed World Cup qualification

Indonesian fans chant coach Shin Tae-yong’s name after failed World Cup qualification

After Indonesia’s disappointing 0–1 defeat to Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, thousands of Indonesian fans began chanting the name Shin Tae-yong, their national team’s previous head coach.
October 11, 2025 | 10:32 pm PT
Indonesia receive three red cards as team official pushes referee after losing to Iraq in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia receive three red cards as team official pushes referee after losing to Iraq in World Cup qualifiers

Indonesia’s frustration boiled over after their 0–1 defeat to Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as multiple team members confronted Chinese referee Ma Ning, resulting in three red cards.
October 11, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Indonesia's World Cup dream shattered after defeat to Iraq

Indonesia's World Cup dream shattered after defeat to Iraq

Indonesia's World Cup dream came to an end on Saturday night as they were beaten 0-1 by Iraq in the fourth round of the qualifiers.
October 11, 2025 | 05:44 pm PT
Which scenario for Indonesia to qualify for World Cup after defeat to Saudi Arabia?

Which scenario for Indonesia to qualify for World Cup after defeat to Saudi Arabia?

Indonesia still have a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after their 2–3 loss to Saudi Arabia in the fourth round of the qualifiers, but certain conditions must be met.
October 9, 2025 | 04:58 pm PT
Indonesia lose to Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifiers despite getting two penalties

Indonesia lose to Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifiers despite getting two penalties

Indonesia suffered a narrow 2-3 comeback defeat to Saudi Arabia in Group B of the 2026 World Cup fourth qualifying round at King Abdullah Stadium on Wednesday night, despite scoring early.
October 8, 2025 | 03:27 pm PT
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