The Indonesian U-17 National Team squad facing the Chinese U-17 National Team in February 2026. (Photo: PSSI)
TIM The Indonesian U-17 National Team (National Team) closed the tournament in Thailand with minor results. Facing the host Thailand U-17 National Team, U-17 Indonesian National Team lost 2-3.
This result extends the bad record of the Garuda Asia squad – nicknamed the Indonesian U-17 National Team – when they performed in the Thailand tournament. For your information, the Indonesian U-17 National Team took part in a tournament in Thailand with the hosts, South Korea U-17 and India U-17.
Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto’s squad also had to be willing to suffer three consecutive defeats. Previously, the Indonesian U-17 national team was beaten by South Korea U-17 with a score of 0-7, and humiliated by India U-17 (0-3).
1. The Indonesian U-17 National Team has never won in 2026
Throughout 2026, the U-17 Indonesian National Team has played five trial matches. As a result, Mierza Firjatullah and his friends always experienced defeat.
In mid-February 2026, the U-17 Indonesian National Team faced the U-17 Chinese National Team twice at the Indomilk Arena Stadium, Tangerang. The Indonesian U-17 national team, which at that time was still coached by coach Nova Arianto, lost 0-7 and 2-3!
2. Preparations for the 2026 U-17 Asian Cup
The series of trials above are preparations for the U-17 Indonesian National Team before taking part in the 2026 U-17 Asian Cup which will be held in Saudi Arabia on 5-22 May 2026. The U-17 Indonesian National Team is in Group B with Japan, China and Qatar.
