Sidoarjo, East Java – The Indonesian U-23 national team begins its campaign for a spot in the 2026 U-23 Asian Cup tommorow night, facing Laos at gelora Delta Stadium. The match, kicking off at 7:30 PM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), marks the start of Group J qualifying.
Indonesia is aiming to secure one of the top spots in Group J, which also includes Macau and South Korea, to advance to the final tournament. This qualification pathway is crucial for the nation’s developing football program, offering valuable international experience and a platform to showcase emerging talent. A strong showing in the qualifiers will boost Indonesia’s FIFA ranking and potentially open doors for future opportunities.
Historically, indonesia holds a favorable record against Laos at the U-23 level, with four wins and one loss in five encounters. The team has demonstrated offensive prowess in past meetings,scoring 12 goals while conceding only two,and achieving four clean sheets. Their most recent victory was a decisive 3-0 win at the 2018 Asian Games, fueled by a brace from Beto Goncalves and a goal from Ricky Fajrin.
Following the match against Laos, Indonesia will face Macau and then a challenging contest against South Korea, completing their group stage schedule.
Match Schedule:
Indonesia vs Laos
Gelora Delta Sidoarjo Stadium
wednesday (September 3, 2025)
7:30 PM WIB
(cas/aff)