Indonesia 2026 World Cup Squad

Garuda's historic moment — Indonesia's first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance. A nation of 270 million erupts as the dual-nationality revolution delivers Asia's most remarkable qualification story.

1st

WC Appearance

AFC

Qualifier

#60

FIFA Ranking (est.)

⭐ Key Players to Watch

Maarten Paes

Goalkeeper — FC Dallas (MLS)

The Dutch-Indonesian goalkeeper who anchors Indonesia's defence. Paes's MLS experience at a high level of professional football makes him the most polished performer in the squad by club quality. His reflexes, shot-stopping under pressure, and leadership of the backline have been crucial to Indonesia's qualification campaign.

MLS Pro Shot-Stopping

Ragnar Oratmangoen

Winger — Feyenoord (Netherlands)

The Dutch-Indonesian winger representing one of the Eredivisie's top clubs. Oratmangoen's speed, direct running, and ability to cut inside from the right make him Indonesia's most dangerous attacking threat. His European club pedigree is the highest in the squad and he has the quality to trouble any defence at full pace.

Eredivisie Pace

Ivar Jenner

Midfielder — Utrecht (Netherlands)

Energetic box-to-box midfielder who dictates the tempo of Indonesia's play. The Dutch-born Jenner brings Eredivisie-quality midfield work — press resistance, range of passing, and relentless engine — to a national team that previously lacked this quality in central midfield. His composure in tight situations is crucial.

Box-to-Box Composure

Justin Hubner

Defender — Wolves (England)

The Premier League-registered centre-back who adds defensive credibility at the highest club level. Hubner's physical presence, aerial ability, and composure in the high press make him Indonesia's most valuable defensive asset — and a player who could attract significant interest from top clubs after a standout tournament.

Premier League Aerial Duel

Projected 26-Man Squad

#	Player	Position	Club
1	Maarten Paes	GK	FC Dallas (MLS)
12	Ernando Ari	GK	Persebaya Surabaya
23	Nadeo Argawinata	GK	Borneo FC
2	Pratama Arhan	LB	Suwon City (Korea)
3	Rizky Ridho	CB	Persija Jakarta
4	Jay Idzes	CB	Venezia (ITA)
5	Justin Hubner	CB	Wolverhampton
13	Kevin Diks	RB	FC Copenhagen
16	Calvin Verdonk	LB	Nantes (FRA)
6	Thom Haye	CM	Almería (ESP)
7	Ragnar Oratmangoen	RW	Feyenoord
8	Ivar Jenner	CM	Utrecht (NED)
10	Marselino Ferdinan	AM	Elinkwijk (NED)
14	Nathan Tjoe-A-On	LM	Swansea City
15	Sandy Walsh	RB	Zulte Waregem (BEL)
17	Dony Tri Pamungkas	CM	PSS Sleman
9	Rafael Struick	ST	ADO Den Haag (NED)
11	Egy Maulana Vikri	LW	Lechia Gdańsk (POL)
18	Marc Klok	DM	Persib Bandung
19	Elkan Baggott	CB	FC Groningen (NED)
20	Jordi Amat	CB	Johor Darul Ta'zim
21	Dimas Drajad	ST	Persib Bandung
22	Ricky Kambuaya	CM	Persib Bandung
24	Hayden Paez	RW	Jong Utrecht (NED)
25	Ferdiansyah	LW	Borneo FC
26	Cahya Supriadi	LB	Persib Bandung

The Dual-Nationality Revolution

Indonesia's transformation is one of football's most remarkable stories of the 2020s. The PSSI (Indonesian Football Association) systematically identified players of Indonesian descent based in the Netherlands, recruited them as dual-nationals, and built a squad with genuine European-level quality in key positions.

The Dutch-Indonesian pipeline — reflecting historical ties between the two countries — delivered Maarten Paes (FC Dallas), Justin Hubner (Wolves), Ivar Jenner (Utrecht), Ragnar Oratmangoen (Feyenoord), and several others who elevated Indonesia from a mid-table AFC side to World Cup qualifiers.

For a nation of 270 million people — the world's fourth most populous — this qualification is a landmark moment. The interest and infrastructure investment this generates could make Indonesia a genuine Asian football power within a decade.

World Cup 2026 Chances

Indonesia's Strengths

✓ European-quality players in key positions (GK, CB, CM, RW)
✓ Pace and directness from Oratmangoen and Struick
✓ Organised defensive shape under STY coaching
✓ Massive fanbase creating genuine home-away atmosphere
✓ Experienced AFC campaign building tournament mentality

Indonesia's Weaknesses

✗ Quality drops sharply after 6-7 key players
✗ No tournament experience at this level
✗ Domestic league quality far below European opponents
✗ Limited striker depth beyond Struick and Dimas Drajad
✗ Could struggle against high-pressing European sides

15%

Chance of advancing from group stage

Draw dependent. A group without top-5 teams could give Indonesia a shot. They're capable of taking points from the third or fourth ranked side in their group. The dual-nationality quality means they're better than their ranking suggests.