Indonesia's national football team rises to 118th in FIFA rankings, eyes top 100

Indonesia's national football team has risen to 118th in the FIFA world rankings, a significant jump fueled by two recent victories in the FIFA Match Day.

PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir expressed his ambition for the "Garuda" squad to continue this upward trajectory and break into the top 100 global rankings. He stressed the importance of maintaining consistency, acknowledging that rankings alone do not guarantee match outcomes. "Rankings in football don't always guarantee the final result, so we must remain grounded and focus on upcoming matches to get closer to and enter the top 100 in the world," Thohir stated.

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Rankings in football don't always guarantee the final result, so we must remain grounded and focus on upcoming matches to get closer to and enter the top 100 in the world.

The team earned 12.25 points following wins against Oman (3-0) and Mozambique (1-0) in Jakarta. The victory over Oman, then ranked 79th, contributed 6.56 points, while the win against Mozambique, ranked 101st, added 5.69 points. Goals from Justin Hubner, Ole Romeny, and Ragnar Oratmangoen secured the win against Oman, with Romeny scoring the sole goal against Mozambique.

Head coach John Herdman lauded the team's performance, highlighting their ability to adapt to different opponent styles. "Regardless of the point increase and ranking climb, I am proud of the players who could adapt to two opponents with different characteristics," Herdman said. He noted the team's significant progress, with players increasingly understanding tactical instructions and maintaining consistent play throughout matches. These results conclude Herdman's initial four games, marked by three wins, one loss, and three clean sheets, with the team scoring eight goals and conceding only one.

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Regardless of the point increase and ranking climb, I am proud of the players who could adapt to two opponents with different characteristics.