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| Indonesia National Team’s Chance to Overtake Malaysia in FIFA Rankings with Victory Against Bahrain |
PEWARTA.CO.ID – The Indonesia national football team has a significant opportunity to enhance their FIFA ranking if they secure a win against Bahrain during the third matchday of Group C in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.
This highly anticipated match is set to take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 23:00 WIB in Bahrain.
A victory for the Garuda squad would earn them an additional 16.89 points, raising their total points to 1,141.06. This win could potentially propel Indonesia up nine spots, from 129th to 122nd in the global rankings.
Such an outcome would be advantageous for head coach Shin Tae-yong and his team in the competitive realm of international football.
In contrast, Malaysia is gearing up for a challenge against New Zealand in an international friendly on Monday, October 14, 2024. New Zealand is a strong contender in the Oceania region, featuring several top players in European leagues, including Chris Wood from Nottingham Forest, who recently scored in the Premier League.
Should Malaysia suffer a defeat against New Zealand, they would lose 3.78 points, which might cause them to drop from 132nd to 133rd in the world rankings. On the other hand, a win could provide Malaysia with 6.22 additional points, allowing them to rise to 130th place, gaining two positions.
However, even if the Indonesia national team triumphs over Bahrain while Malaysia secures a win against New Zealand, there will still be a considerable gap between the two teams in the FIFA rankings. Indonesia would sit at 122nd, while Malaysia would only rise to 130th.
During the October 2024 FIFA Matchday, the Indonesia national team faces two critical matches. Following their encounter with Bahrain, they will travel to China to continue the third matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the evening WIB.
Winning both of these matches would not only enhance Indonesia's FIFA ranking but also significantly improve their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
With a positive momentum, the Garuda squad is poised to showcase promising performances on the international stage.
