Indonesia Prepares for FIFA Series 2026 with Training Camp and Player Arrivals
Jakarta – The Indonesian national team commenced training on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Madya Stadium in Jakarta, preparing for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026. Initial training saw the participation of 15 players, including Elkan Baggott, marking his return to the national squad.
Limited Player Attendance at Initial Training Session
From reports, the initial training session featured a mix of players from domestic leagues, with 10 local players and five overseas players in attendance. The limited number reflects the ongoing schedules of players still competing with their respective clubs before joining the national team.
Overseas Players Gradually Joining the Squad
Overseas players currently with the team include Elkan Baggott, Ole Romeny, Maarten Paes, Sandy Walsh, and Ramadhan Sananta. Additional players, such as Kevin Diks and Calvin Verdonk, are expected to arrive in waves on March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, according to BTN Chairman Sumardji. Some players may have already arrived in Jakarta but have not yet joined the training sessions.
FIFA Series 2026 Schedule
Indonesia will face Saint Kitts and Nevis at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on March 27th. Following this match, the Garuda Squad will compete against the winner of the Bulgaria versus Solomon Islands match on March 30th.
Players Currently in Training
- Elkan Baggott
- Beckham Putra
- Jordi Amat
- Rizky Ridho
- Ole Romeny
- Jacob Sayuri
- Eliano Reijnders
- Mauro Zijlstra
- Nadeo Argawinata
- Maarten Paes
- Cahya Supriadi
- Sandy Walsh
- Dony Tri Pamungkas
- Ramadhan Sananta
- Ivar Jenner
The FIFA Series serves as an official initiative by FIFA to facilitate matches between countries from different confederations, providing Indonesia with an opportunity to improve its FIFA ranking and gain valuable international experience.
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