Indonesia remains 117th in FIFA rankings after 9-2 win over Bangladesh

Timnas Indonesia secured a 9-2 victory against Bangladesh at the Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta on October 1, 2026, advancing to the final of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 as Group A champions. Despite the lopsided scoreline, tirto.id reported that the squad earned just 2.66 points under FIFA ranking calculations, raising their total tally to 1,163,15 points and keeping them at world ranking 117.

The heavy win over Bangladesh ensured that coach John Herdman’s side topped Group A on goal difference ahead of runner-up Malaysia, while Bangladesh dropped two spots to 183rd in the global rankings. The team’s path through the group stage included a 2-0 defeat of Singapore and a scoreless draw against Malaysia, setting up a final match against Group B winner Thailand on October 5, 2026.

How the Points and Rankings Shifted

Before taking the pitch in Jakarta, Indonesia sat at 1,160,49 points in 117th place, separated by a narrow margin from Tanzania at 116th and Sudan at 118th. The addition of 2.66 points nudged the team’s overall score to 1,163,15 points, yet left the squad anchored in the 117th position.

Both viva.co.id and tvonenews.com noted that the modest point increase stems from the low weighting of the tournament compared to continental qualifiers, compounded by Bangladesh’s pre-match ranking of 182nd. While the minimal point gain left Indonesia’s position static just behind Tanzania—which held 1,166,82 points—the offensive surge proved decisive for the team’s tournament standing. Forward Mitchell Baker anchored the attack by netting five goals during the match, propelling Indonesia’s goal differential past Malaysia in the final group standings.

The Final Match Against Thailand

With the group stage concluded, Indonesia turns its focus to the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final scheduled for October 5, 2026. Skuad Garuda will face Thailand, which advanced as the winner of Group B. The upcoming fixture offers another opportunity for competitive ranking movement ahead of the official FIFA update scheduled for October 7, 2026.