What will the future hold for coach Kluivert?

Indonesia's 2026 World Cup dream was shattered after defeat to Iraq, while coach Patrick Kluivert's future was shrouded in doubt.

Coach Kluivert cannot help Indonesian football qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Indonesia's dream of participating in the 2026 World Cup officially ended after a 0-1 defeat to Iraq in the early morning of October 12 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Zidane Iqbal's only goal in the 76th minute extinguished the fragile hope of Patrick Kluivert and his team in the Asian qualifying round.

Indonesia also lost 2-3 to Saudi Arabia, denying them any chance of advancing to the fourth qualifying round. Two consecutive defeats caused a wave of disappointment among fans, with many expressing their anger on social media with the hashtag #KluivertOut, quickly climbing to the top of Twitter trends (X).

When asked about his future, coach Patrick Kluivert frankly admitted that he has no specific plans. “There is no clear direction yet. We need to calmly review the whole process, then make a decision. Honestly, I still don’t know what will happen,” the Dutch coach shared on aawsat.com .

Since taking over, Kluivert has led Indonesia through eight matches, with a record of three wins, one draw and four losses - a win ratio of around 37.5%. While he once offered hope for a more modern and disciplined Indonesia, a string of disappointing results in World Cup qualifying has put his reign under serious question.

As the World Cup dream comes to an end, what fans are waiting for now is not only an answer about Kluivert's future, but also a new direction for Indonesian football after a regrettable campaign.

Source: https://znews.vn/tuong-lai-hlv-kluivert-se-ra-sao-post1593007.html