Australia take on Indonesia in a pivotal FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifier match at Sydney Football Stadium on Thursday (March 20, 2025). Here's all you need to know about the AUS vs INA, AFC third round, Group C match. (More Football News)
With Japan all but certain to win the group, Australia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and China are fighting for the second available direct qualification spot. Japan are up against Bahrain in Saitama, and a win will confirm their ticket to the Americas for the World Cup.
Australia, as things stand, are second with seven points -- one win, four draws, and one defeat. The other four teams all on six points each, are separated by goal difference. Teams finishing third and fourth will advance to the fourth round (six teams, two each from three Groups -- A, B, and C). So far, all the teams have played six of their 10 games.
The Socceroos started their third-round campaign with a shock 0-1 defeat to visiting Bahrain then played out a goalless draw away in Indonesia last September. But under Tony Popovic, who replaced Graham Arnold at the helm, Australia are unbeaten in their next four matches. Their remaining fixtures are against China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
Australia Vs Indonesia FIFA WC 2026 Qualifiers: Starting XIs
Indonesia opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, then defeated China 3-1 in November for their lone win so far in the third round. After the Australia matches, Patrick Kluivert's vastly improved Tim Garuda will take on Bahrain, China, and Japan.
Australia vs Indonesia head-to-head
Australia have dominated Indonesia in international football. In their 17 meetings, they have a 12-win and four-draw head-to-head record with the lone defeat in August 1981 (0-1). Undefeated in their eight meetings since that defeat, the Socceroos have maintained clean sheets across each of those eight matches.
Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers - Live Streaming Details
When to watch the Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers match?
The Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers match will be played at the Allianz Stadium, Sydney on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The match will start at 2:40 pm IST.
Where to watch the live streaming of the Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers match?
The live streaming of the Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers match will be available on the FanCode app and website.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Indonesia, FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers match?
In Australia, the match will be live telecast on 10 Play and Paramount+. In Indonesia, the match will be live telecast on RCTI+, Vision+ and GTV.
