Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia Drawn With Saudi Arabia, Iraq in Fourth Round of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers as PSSI Pursues Player Naturalization

The Indonesian national football team, coached by Patrick Kluivert, has been drawn into Group B for the fourth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Indonesia will face Saudi Arabia and Iraq, two Middle Eastern teams, in this stage of the competition. The draw results were confirmed on July 17 and 18, 2025. Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) officials have acknowledged efforts to naturalize two players to strengthen the squad ahead of these crucial matches. Meanwhile, Erick Thohir, an Indonesian sports official, has urged supporters to back the national team despite criticism. Anton Sanjoyo, a football analyst, has also shared his candid views on Indonesia's chances against Saudi Arabia and Iraq in the qualifiers.