Indonesia Upsets Saudi Arabia with 2-0 Victory in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Jakarta— In a stunning upset in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers, Indonesia defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in a Group C match held at a stadium in Jakarta.

From the very first minute, Indonesia dominated the game, with Saudi Arabian players struggling to gain control. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Indonesia’s Marselino found the back of the net, giving his team a 1-0 lead.

Marselino struck again in the 57th minute, doubling Indonesia’s lead to 2-0, a scoreline that remained unchanged until the final whistle. Despite several attempts from the Saudi players to score, they were unable to break through Indonesia’s defense.

With this historic win, Indonesia moves up to third place in Group C, significantly boosting their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.