The Indonesia national football team achieved a crucial victory over the Philippines in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group F match. The game, held at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on Tuesday (11/06), ended with a 2-0 win for Indonesia. The goals were scored by Thom Haye and Rizky Ridho, securing Indonesia's place in the third round of the qualifiers.

This success has garnered praise from various quarters, including from well-known football analyst Justinus Lhaksana, popularly known as Coach Justin. In his YouTube channel, Coach Justin expressed his admiration for the Indonesian team's performance, which he found highly impressive.

"This is the national team we envision, a team that I think is really awesome," Justin said in the video. While acknowledging there were still some areas needing improvement, he noted that the Indonesian team had already shown a promising performance. "Still a work in progress, there are some mistakes, inefficiencies, and so on, but we practically controlled the game," he added.

The victory over the Philippines marked a successful end to Indonesia's group stage campaign, ensuring their advancement to the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Garuda Squad's performance in the match displayed significant dominance, with good ball control and effective attacks.

The match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium was held with full support from Indonesian fans who filled the stadium. The enthusiastic atmosphere boosted the players' spirits to perform at their best and give their all for the country.

With Indonesia advancing to the third round, expectations are high. Football fans across the nation are now eagerly awaiting the next steps of the Garuda Squad, optimistic that they will continue to advance further in the World Cup qualifiers.

This victory also serves as an important momentum for the Indonesia national team to continue improving their performance and preparing for tougher challenges in the upcoming rounds. Support from all elements of society is hoped to provide additional motivation for the players to keep fighting and bring honor to Indonesia on the international stage.