La Grande Indonesia Alex Pastoor Controversy
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Alex Pastoor‘s World Cup Qualification Comments Spark outrage from Indonesian Supporters
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Published: October 22, 2025, 05:21:52
The Controversy
Supporters of The Great Indonesia, a prominent indonesian supporters group, have expressed strong anger towards alex Pastoor following his comments questioning the Indonesian National Team‘s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The group labeled Pastoor a “coward” in response to his statements.
Pastoor’s remarks came after Indonesia suffered defeats against Saudi Arabia (2-3) and Iraq (0-1) in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification process. He stated that, given Indonesia’s FIFA ranking of 119th, qualification for the World Cup appeared ”not logical.”
Context of Pastoor’s Departure
The criticism of pastoor coincided with the departure of the entire Indonesian National Team coaching staff,led by Patrick Kluivert, following the aforementioned defeats. Pastoor served as an assistant coach under Kluivert and was part of the team that ultimately separated after the disappointing results. The Indonesian National Team‘s performance in these matches raised significant concerns about their ability to compete at a higher level.
FIFA Ranking and Qualification Challenges
Indonesia’s current FIFA ranking of 119th places them among the lower-ranked teams in Asia. Qualifying for the World Cup is a notoriously difficult process, especially for nations outside the top tier of global football. The 2026 World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, possibly increasing the chances for teams like Indonesia, but the competition remains fierce.
| FIFA Ranking (October 2025) | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina |
| 2 | France |
| 119 | Indonesia |
Source: FIFA World Ranking (Accessed October 22, 2025)
The Role of Supporters Groups
Supporters groups like The Great Indonesia play a vital role in Indonesian football, providing vocal support and creating an atmosphere at matches