TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The General Chair of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Erick Thohir, said that he would prepare one assistant coach for the Indonesian National Team to handle player regeneration in the age group.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The General Chair of the Indonesia Football Association ( PSSI) Erick Thohir emphasized that there was no pressure from anyone in the decision to dismiss the Indonesian national team coach Shin Tae-yong (STY).

Patrick Kluivert is set to sign an initial two-year contract and will be unveiled as Tim Garuda coach on Jan 12, according to reports. Read more at straitstimes.com.

After Indonesia were knocked out at the group stage of the AFF Cup in December 2024, an old video resurfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it showed the head of the country's football association announcing they were leaving the ASEAN Football Federation.

Indonesia fired the South Korean Shin Tae-yong on Monday and will unveil an unnamed European coach this weekend with their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup still alive.

The Indonesian Football Association PSSI on Monday officially terminated Shin Tae-yong contract as head coach of the national men football team PSS

Tens of millions of people in the Southeast Asian nation are passionate football fans, but Indonesia's sole World Cup appearance came during Dutch rule in 1938 and the country has rarely threatened a return since independence in 1945.

Indonesia has dismissed coach Shin Tae-yong as football chief Erick Thohir calls for stronger leadership in pursuit of a World Cup 2026 berth. A new coach will be introduced in January to boost communication and strategies.

In a statement issued on Wednesday afternoon, the PSSI announced that Kluivert will serve as head coach for two years, from 2025 to 2027, with the possibility of an extension.

JAKARTA: Indonesia sacked South Korean Shin Tae-yong as its national soccer coach on Monday (Jan 6), the chief of its football association said, citing the need for better leadership as the country battles for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

Former Dutch star striker Patrick Kluivert has signed a two-year contract to be the head coach of Indonesia, with an option to extend for another two years.

New Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert wants to lead his team to the 2026 World Cup finals and is looking for a fast start in his first match in charge against Australia.