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Indonesian Military to Host Public World Cup 2026 Viewings Nationwide
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Indonesian Military to Host Public World Cup 2026 Viewings Nationwide

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Indonesian military (TNI) is organizing public viewings of the 2026 World Cup matches across the country from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
  • This initiative, a collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and TVRI, aims to foster nationalism, unity, and togetherness through the global football event.
  • The viewings are also expected to boost local economies by involving small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM), with police also offering support for the events.

The Indonesian military (TNI) is inviting the public to join nationwide viewings of the 2026 World Cup matches, an event running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This initiative is a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Defense, TNI, and TVRI.

The primary goal is to build nationalistic spirit, strengthen national unity, and enhance togetherness using the global football tournament as a focal point. "Besides being a means of entertainment and togetherness for the community, the National Viewing is also expected to have a positive impact on the regional economy through the involvement of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM) around the event locations," stated Kapuspen TNI Brigjen Muhammad Nas.

These viewings will be hosted by TNI units nationwide, including regional commands and various branches. Nas emphasized that this event demonstrates TNI's commitment to fostering closer, positive relationships with the public through educational, inclusive, and beneficial activities. "Through the National Viewing of the 2026 World Cup, the community is expected to strengthen ties, enhance brotherhood, and foster a spirit of national unity in a safe, orderly, and communal atmosphere," he added.

The TNI encourages all citizens to attend and utilize the World Cup 2026 as an opportunity to reinforce togetherness and deepen the bond between the military and the people. Earlier, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo also pledged police support for public World Cup viewings, from national headquarters down to local police stations, aiming to provide public entertainment and support local UMKM economies.

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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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