Indonesia Set to Face Bahrain in Third Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

BANDUNG, SEATIZENS.ID – Indonesia will face Bahrain in the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for the Asia zone on Thursday night at 23:00 WIB. Both teams are bringing their best squads to the match, promising an intense battle.

For Indonesia, there are minimal changes in the lineup compared to previous matches. The team sees the addition of two newly naturalized players, Mees Hilgers and Eliano Reijnders.

Jordi Amat, who missed the last game, has returned to the squad and will replace young defender Justin Hubner, who is out due to injury.

FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes, who was previously reported to be injured, has also arrived in Bahrain and is confirmed to be 100% ready to guard Indonesia’s goal.

Persebaya Surabaya striker Malik Risaldi has been called up to strengthen the attacking line, replacing Ramadhan Sananta. Head coach Shin Tae-yong is expected to have his own reasoning behind the decision not to summon the Persis Solo striker.

Indonesia National Team Squad List:

Goalkeepers:

1. Ernando Ari (Persebaya)
2. Nadeo Argawinata (Borneo FC)
3. Maarten Paes (FC Dallas)

Defenders:

1. Jay Idzes (Venezia)
2. Jordi Amat (JDT)
3. Mees Hilgers (FC Twente)
4. Rizky Ridho (Persija)
5. Muhammad Ferarri (Persija)
6. Wahyu Prasetyo (Malut United)
7. Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen)
8. Pratama Arhan (Suwon FC)
9. Shayne Pattynama (KAS Eupen)
10. Sandy Walsh (KV Mechelen)
11. Asnawi Mangkualam (Port FC)
12. Eliano Reijnders (PEC Zwolle)

Midfielders:

1. Thom Haye (Almere City)
2. Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Swansea City)
3. Ivar Jenner (FC Utrecht)
4. Ricky Kambuaya (Dewa United)
5. Marselino Ferdinan (Oxford United)

Forwards:

1. Ragnar Oratmangoen (FCV Dender)
2. Witan Sulaeman (Persija)
3. Egy Maulana (Dewa United)
4. Malik Risaldi (Persebaya)
5. Rafael Struick (Brisbane Roar)
6. Dimas Drajad (Persib)
7. Hokky Caraka (PSS Sleman)

Bahrain National Team Squad List:

Bahrain’s squad consists of more senior players, with an average age of 29.2 years. Most of the players come from the local Bahrain Premier League, with clubs Al Muharraq and Al Riffa contributing the most players.

Key players for Bahrain include 33-year-old striker Mahdi Abduljabbar, who has made 32 appearances for the national team and poses a serious threat to Indonesia’s defense.

Goalkeepers:

1. Ammar Mohammed (Al Khaldiya)
2. Sayed Mohammed Jaffer (Al Muharraq)
3. Ebrahim Lutfalla (Al Ahli Manama)

Defenders:

1. Amine Benaddi (Al Muharraq)
2. Waleed Al Hayam (Al Muharraq)
3. Hamad Al-Shamsan (Al Riffa)
4. Ahmed Nabeel (Manama Club)
5. Sayed Mehdi Baqer (Al Riffa)
6. Vincent Emmanuel (Sitra Club)
7. Hazza Ali (Al Riffa)
8. Abdullah Al-Khalasi (Al Muharraq)

Midfielders:

1. Abbas Al-Asfoor (Al Ahli Manama)
2. Ali Madan (Ajman/UEA)
3. Mohamed Marhoon (Al Kuwait/Kuwait)
4. Abdulwahab Al-Malood (Al Muharraq)
5. Ebrahim Al-Khattal (Manama Club)
6. Moses Atede (Kuching City)
7. Ali Haram (Al Riffa)
8. Kamil Al-Aswad (Al Riffa)

Forwards:

1. Husain Abdulkarim (Al Muharraq)
2. Mahdi Abduljabbar (Manama Club)
3. Mahdi Al-Humaidan (Al Khaldiya)
4. Jassim Al-Shaikh (Al Riffa)

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The match will take place at Bahrain National Stadium at 23:00 WIB, which corresponds to 19:00 local time in Bahrain.

(Mars)