TimnasDay: Australia vs Indonesia – Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 World Cup Qualifier

Jelang laga putaran ketiga Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Zona Asia, pemain timnas Indonesia Rizky Ridho, Pratama Arhan dan Sandy Walsh foto bersama disela-sela menjalani latihan perdana di Stadion Netstrata Jubilee, Sydney, Selasa (18/3/2025)

The hashtag #TimnasDay is trending on X, building anticipation for the match between Australia and Indonesia in the seventh round of the third phase of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers (Group C). This crucial clash will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 16:10 WIB, at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney.

Indonesia Aims for Victory to Boost Their Qualification Chances

Under the guidance of Patrick Kluivert, Indonesia is looking to establish their new playing style and climb to second place in the group, significantly improving their chances of advancing to the next round. Currently, Indonesia sits third in Group C with 6 points from 6 matches, trailing Australia by just one point.

Meanwhile, Australia will be determined to maintain their position at the top and secure their spot in the next round of qualifiers.

Predicted Lineups: Indonesia vs Australia

According to Antara, the expected starting lineups are as follows:

Indonesia (3-4-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Maarten Paes
Defenders: Mees Hilgers, Jay Idzes (C), Rizky Ridho
Midfielders: Kevin Diks, Calvin Verdonk, Thom Haye, Joey Pelupessy
Attacking Midfielder: Marselino Ferdinan
Forwards: Ole Romeny, Septian Bagaskara

Australia (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Mathew Ryan
Defenders: Aziz Behich, Harry Souttar, Kye Rowles, Nathaniel Atkinson
Midfielders: Jackson Irvine, Keanu Baccus
Attacking Midfielders: Riley McGree, Ajdin Hrustic, Martin Boyle
Striker: Mitchell Duke

Head-to-Head Record: Indonesia vs Australia

Here’s a look at the last five encounters between these two teams, with Australia holding the upper hand:

09/10/2024: Indonesia 0-0 Australia (2026 World Cup Qualifiers)
01/28/2024: Australia 4-0 Indonesia (2023 Asian Cup)
03/03/2010: Australia 1-0 Indonesia (2010 Asian Cup Qualifiers)
01/28/2009: Indonesia 0-0 Australia (2010 Asian Cup Qualifiers)
03/29/2005: Australia 3-0 Indonesia (Friendly Match)

Where to Watch the Match Live

The match will be broadcast live on RCTI and streamed online via Vision+. You can watch it online through the following link:

This match is set to be an electrifying showdown as Timnas Garuda fights to make history. Can Indonesia overcome Australia and edge closer to qualification? Don’t miss it!