Australia and Indonesia Set for Decisive World Cup Qualifier in Sydney

With automatic qualification at stake, Tony Popovic's Socceroos face Patrick Kluivert's revitalized Indonesia in a tightly contested Group C clash.

Australia holds second place in Group C by a single point, with Indonesia and three other teams close behind in the race for automatic qualification to the 2026 World Cup.
Indonesia, led by new coach Patrick Kluivert, has shown significant improvement, including a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in November 2024.
This will be Kluivert's first match in charge of Indonesia, with his tactics expected to bring an element of unpredictability to the game.
Australia, missing key players in central defense, aims to leverage patience and adaptability as emphasized by coach Tony Popovic.
The two teams previously played to a 0-0 draw in Jakarta in September 2024, highlighting the competitiveness of their matchup.