Shin Tae-yong, the coach of the Indonesian national soccer team, remains optimistic about their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, despite the recent 4-0 loss to Japan. While the defeat leaves Indonesia at the bottom of their qualifying group, Tae-yong believes that with five matches remaining, there’s still hope for a turnaround.
He acknowledges the significant challenge posed by Japan, a top-ranked Asian team, but remains determined to motivate his players and improve their performance in the upcoming matches. The team’s next challenge is against Saudi Arabia, a crucial game that could significantly impact their qualification hopes.
While the road to the World Cup remains tough, Tae-yong’s unwavering belief and the team’s determination could surprise many and potentially pave the way for a historic qualification.
He acknowledges the significant challenge posed by Japan, a top-ranked Asian team, but remains determined to motivate his players and improve their performance in the upcoming matches. The team’s next challenge is against Saudi Arabia, a crucial game that could significantly impact their qualification hopes.
While the road to the World Cup remains tough, Tae-yong’s unwavering belief and the team’s determination could surprise many and potentially pave the way for a historic qualification.