Indonesia Fails to Qualify for AFC U-23 Championship After Losing to South Korea 0-1

Jakarta – The Indonesia U-23 national team had to settle for finishing as the runner-up in Group J Qualifiers for the 2026 AFC U-23 Championship. Unfortunately, this position was not enough to secure the passage for Garuda Muda after losing in the best runner-up calculations. In the crucial match against South Korea, Indonesia faced a tough challenge and eventually succumbed to a 0-1 defeat, sealing their fate in the qualifiers. Despite their valiant efforts throughout the tournament, the Indonesian team fell short at the final hurdle, missing out on a chance to qualify for the AFC U-23 Championship. The disappointment was palpable among the players and fans as they had high hopes for a successful campaign.