Indonesia Set for Diverse Tests at FIFA Series March 2026

Indonesia’s national team will face a varied set of opponents in the FIFA Series scheduled for March 2026, with Bulgaria, the Solomon Islands, and Saint Kitts and Nevis confirmed as part of the competition. The announcement puts an end to speculation surrounding Indonesia’s opponents and signals a valuable opportunity for the Garuda squad to measure themselves against teams from different footballing regions and styles.

The FIFA Series 2026 is designed as an expanded international tournament involving 48 national teams divided into 12 groups of four. Matches will be played during the FIFA international windows in March and April, giving teams regular competitive exposure outside of continental tournaments. While the full match schedule has yet to be released, FIFA has emphasized that the competition focuses on development and competitive balance by bringing together teams with diverse profiles.

Indonesia has also been named one of the eight host nations for the FIFA Series 2026, alongside countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Uzbekistan. All matches will be broadcast globally, ensuring wide international visibility for participating teams. For Indonesia, hosting and competing in this event represents an important step in strengthening international experience, building squad depth, and increasing global recognition on the football stage.

2026 FIFA World Cup Group Draw:
Australia (AFC)
· Australia (host)
· Cameroon
· China PR
· Curacao

Azerbaijan (UEFA)
· Azerbaijan (host)
· Oman
· Sierra Leone
· St. Lucia

Indonesia (AFC)
· Bulgaria
· Indonesia (host)
· Solomon Islands
· St. Kitts and Nevis

Kazakhstan (UEFA)
· Comoros
· Kazakhstan (host)
· Kuwait
· Namibia

New Zealand (OFC)
· Cabo Verde
· Chile
· Finland
· New Zealand (host)

Puerto Rico (CONCACAF)
· American Samoa
· Guam
· Puerto Rico (host)
· US Virgin Islands

Rwanda (CAF) – Group A
· Estonia
· Grenada
· Kenya
· Rwanda (host)

Rwanda (CAF) – Group B
· Aruba
· Liechtenstein
· Macau
· Tanzania

Uzbekistan (AFC)
· Gabon
· Trinidad and Tobago
· Uzbekistan (host)
· Venezuela