Bulgaria Wins FIFA Series 2026 Trophy in Indonesia
- Bulgaria's national football team claimed the title at the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Jakarta after defeating hosts Indonesia 1-0 in the final match on March 30, 2026.
- The victory took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in front of 24,174 spectators.
- The match remained scoreless through the opening phase as Indonesia applied early pressure and earned several corner kicks.
Bulgaria’s national football team claimed the title at the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Jakarta after defeating hosts Indonesia 1-0 in the final match on March 30, 2026.
The victory took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in front of 24,174 spectators. The result extends Bulgaria’s winning streak to three consecutive matches under head coach Alexander Dimitrov, starting with a 2-1 win over Georgia in their final World Cup qualifier in November.
Match Details and Decisive Moment
The match remained scoreless through the opening phase as Indonesia applied early pressure and earned several corner kicks. Bulgaria gradually settled into the game, balancing the tempo before creating the decisive opportunity.
In the 38th minute, Zdravko Dimitrov made a strong run into the penalty area and was brought down by Kevin Diks. Following a VAR review, referee Nazmi Nasaruddin of Malaysia awarded a penalty.
Marin Petkov converted the penalty to give Bulgaria a 1-0 lead, which remained the only goal of the match. The second half maintained an even tempo, featuring a disputed challenge involving Filip Krastev near the Indonesian box, though no foul was given.
Tournament Path and Results
Bulgaria reached the final following a dominant performance in the semi-finals, where they secured a 10-2 victory over the Solomon Islands.
Indonesia advanced to the final by defeating Saint Kitts and Nevis 4-0 in their respective semi-final. In the third-place match, Saint Kitts and Nevis finished the tournament in third place after defeating the Solomon Islands 4-2.
Team Lineup and Performance
The Bulgarian starting lineup for the final consisted of the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Dimitar Mitov
- Defense: Martin Georgiev, Petko Hristov, Teodor Ivanov, and Dimitar Velkovski
- Midfield: Andrian Kraev, Filip Krastev, and Kristiyan Stoyanov
- Wings: Zdravko Dimitrov and Marin Petkov
- Attack: Martin Minchev
The win against Indonesia marked the team’s first clean sheet during their current three-match winning sequence.