Indonesia‘s crucial 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign kicked off with a starting lineup featuring Ragnar Oratmangoen as the central striker and agile winger Miliano Jonathans positioned on the right, while star forward Ole Romeny began the match on the bench. The highly anticipated match against Saudi Arabia represents a pivotal moment for Indonesian football, with just 180 minutes standing between the national team and a potential berth in the world’s most prestigious football tournament.
success in the qualifying rounds – requiring victories against both Saudi Arabia and Iraq – would propel Indonesia into the 2026 World Cup, marking a historic achievement for the nation and its passionate fanbase. The decision to start Jonathans and Oratmangoen reflects a tactical approach to support the striker’s movements, while keeping Romeny available as a potent option from the sidelines.
The complete Indonesian XI consists of goalkeeper Ernando Ari; defenders Jakob sayuri, Kevin Diks, Jay Idzes, and James Dean; midfielders Joey Plupesy, Marc Klok, and Ricky Cloth; and forwards Miliano Jonathans, Ragnar Oratmangoen, and Beckham Putra Nugraha.
Saudi Arabia countered with a lineup of Nawaf al Aqidi; Jehad Thikri, Hassan Al Tambakti, Nawaf Bu Washl, Moteb Al Harbi; Nasser Al Dawsari, Musab Al Juwayr, Abdullah Al Khaibari; Saleh Abu Alshamat, Feras Al Brikan, and Salem Al Dawsari.
Also on the Indonesian bench are Nadeo Argawinata, Yance Sayuri, Rizky Ridho, Justin Hubner, Sandy Walsh, Shayne pattynama, Thom Haye, Elliano Reijnders, Stefano Lilipaly, and Mauro Zijlstra.
