Indonesian team still in shock

Indonesian players disappointed after losing tickets to the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Reuters .

The match against Iraq ended 0-1, meaning Indonesia's dream of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup officially ended. Right on the field, many Indonesian players collapsed, even burst into tears, creating a gloomy atmosphere.

The players still seemed to have not accepted the reality, as the disappointment extended to the dressing room. According to Kompas , some players sat on the bench, covering their faces with their hands, their eyes red. Tears rolled down the faces of some players.

Even when the team's coaching staff and staff entered, the heavy atmosphere did not improve.

Indonesian players collapsed after defeat. Photo: Reuters .

The image quickly spread on social media, causing pain among fans in and outside Indonesia. Many fans left words of comfort, and hoped that the team would maintain their fighting spirit in upcoming major tournaments.

However, in addition to sympathy, fans also called for the dismissal of coach Patrick Kluivert and his colleagues from the Netherlands. Statistics on October 12 showed that within a few hours after the match, there were more than 30,000 posts using the hashtag #KluivertOut, enough to make this phrase the number one trend in Indonesia.

Coach Kluivert has led Indonesia through 8 matches so far, but his record is only 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses. This poor result has further strengthened the wave of fierce protests from fans.

Indonesian fans call out coach Shin Tae-yong's name. Early morning on October 12, Indonesian fans chanted coach Shin Tae-yong's name after a 0-1 defeat to Iraq in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Source: https://znews.vn/tuyen-indonesia-chua-het-soc-post1593230.html