Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesia National Team will face a big challenge when meeting Saudi Arabia in the continuation of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone. This much-anticipated match will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, starting at 19:00 WIB.
After suffering a painful defeat against Japan in the previous match, the Garuda Team is determined to rise and keep their hopes alive for the next round. The duel against Saudi Arabia is a crucial moment for coach Shin Tae-yong's squad to prove their quality and fighting spirit.
Saudi Arabia, under the guidance of new coach Herve Renard, comes with high spirits after drawing against Australia. However, the condition of several key Indonesian players, including Kevin Diks who was injured during the match against Japan, remains a big question mark.
For all football lovers in the homeland, don't miss the chance to watch this exciting match! The match will be broadcast live on RCTI and GTV, and available in live streaming format on Vision+. Let's support the Indonesia National Team in this very important battle! Here is the complete schedule compiled by Kapanlagi.com from various sources, Monday (18/11).
1. Complete Schedule and Live Streaming of the Indonesian National Team vs Saudi Arabia
Watch the exciting match between the Indonesian National Team and Saudi Arabia, which will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 19:00 WIB. This match will be broadcast live by RCTI and GTV, and you can enjoy it through live streaming on Vision+.
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Don't forget, access live streaming through the official Vision+ link at [https://www.visionplus.id], and make sure your account and subscription package are active before the match starts. Get ready to support our National Team!
2. Performance of the Indonesian National Team and Saudi Arabia Ahead of the Match
In a disappointing match for the thousands of supporters present at SUGBK, the Indonesian National Team suffered a heavy defeat of 0-4 against Japan on Friday, November 15, 2024.
The goals that rained down on the Indonesian net were scored by Justin Hubner (own goal), Takumi Minamino, Hidemasa Morita, and Yukinari Suguwara, leaving the Garuda Team at the bottom of Group C standings.
However, the hope to bounce back is still alive, as the remaining matches in this third round present a golden opportunity for Indonesia to earn points, especially when facing Saudi Arabia.
Coach Shin Tae-yong emphasized, "We will focus on securing victory in the next match." On the other hand, Saudi Arabia, who just played to a 0-0 draw against Australia, comes with a strong determination to steal all points in Jakarta to improve their position in the standings.
3. Player Condition Update and Team Lineup
As the crucial match against Saudi Arabia approaches, the condition of several key players of the Indonesian national team still raises questions. Kevin Diks, who suffered an injury during the match against Japan, has not yet been confirmed to play, while hope arises from Ivar Jenner, who has returned from a card accumulation suspension and is ready to take action again.
Coach Shin Tae-yong hinted at making rotations in the lineup to maximize the team's performance, considering the importance of this match. "We must ensure all players are ready for battle," asserted Shin at the press conference.
On the other hand, Saudi Arabia arrives at full strength after several of their stars recovered from injuries, ready to launch aggressive attacks from the start to score quickly.
4. Group C Standings for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - Asia Zone
As of matchday five, the Group C standings show Japan's dominance with 13 points from 5 matches. Australia, Saudi Arabia, and China are tightly competing in the middle positions, while Indonesia sits at the bottom with only 3 points from 5 matches.
Here are the current standings for Group C as of Friday, November 15, 2024:
| Pos | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GD | Points |
|-----|-------------|--------|------|-------|--------|------|--------|
| 1 | Japan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 19-1 | 13 |
| 2 | Australia | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4-3 | 6 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 6 |
| 4 | China | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 6 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3-8 | 5 |
| 6 | Indonesia | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4-9 | 3 |
Indonesia still has a chance to improve its position, provided it can maximize the remaining matches.
5. When is the Indonesia National Team vs Saudi Arabia match?
Don’t miss the exciting moments! The much-anticipated match will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, starting at 19:00 WIB.
6. Where will the Indonesia National Team vs Saudi Arabia match be held?
The much-anticipated match will finally be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Jakarta, where the vibrant atmosphere and cheers from supporters come together in harmony, creating an unforgettable moment for sports fans.
7. How to watch the live streaming of the Indonesia National Team vs Saudi Arabia?
Enjoy an exciting viewing experience with live streaming on Vision+! Get access to a variety of interesting content by subscribing to the Premium package starting from Rp20 thousand per month.
8. Will Kevin Diks play against Saudi Arabia?
Kevin Diks is currently under close observation after sustaining an injury during a match against Japan.
His presence on the field remains uncertain, and all eyes are on him waiting for confirmation on whether he will return to action.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.