FIFA U-17 World Cup
Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.
Factfile
Previous appearances: 1
Best finish: Group stage (2023)
2023 record: Group stage
How they got there: AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finalists
Head coach: Nova Arianto
Fun fact: Indonesia found the back of the net in each of their matches at the 2023 edition
Group H fixtures: v Zambia (Nov 4); v Brazil (Nov 7), v Honduras (Nov 10)
Previous appearances: 1
Best finish: Group stage (2023)
2023 record: Group stage
How they got there: AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 quarter-finalists
Head coach: Nova Arianto
Fun fact: Indonesia found the back of the net in each of their matches at the 2023 edition
Group H fixtures: v Zambia (Nov 4); v Brazil (Nov 7), v Honduras (Nov 10)
Qatar 2025, however, is set to be even more challenging with Indonesia drawing tough opponents in Group H.
They kick off their campaign against Zambia on November 4, with the African side being of unknown quantity as they will be making their debut.
Next up will be Brazil, with the South American side having lifted the title four times and set for their 18th Finals' appearance.
Honduras will be Indonesia's final group stage opponents with the Central American side having won their Concacaf U-17 World Cup qualifying group.
They kick off their campaign against Zambia on November 4, with the African side being of unknown quantity as they will be making their debut.
Next up will be Brazil, with the South American side having lifted the title four times and set for their 18th Finals' appearance.
Honduras will be Indonesia's final group stage opponents with the Central American side having won their Concacaf U-17 World Cup qualifying group.
Indonesia, however, will adopt a nothing-to-lose approach after qualifying for the tournament on merit for the first time.
Key to their hopes will be Zahaby Gholy, a versatile winger with sharp vision and precise passing.
The 16-year-old Zahaby has shown maturity beyond his 16 years and has already played at senior level for Persija Jakarta in Indonesia's Liga 1.
Key to their hopes will be Zahaby Gholy, a versatile winger with sharp vision and precise passing.
The 16-year-old Zahaby has shown maturity beyond his 16 years and has already played at senior level for Persija Jakarta in Indonesia's Liga 1.
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