Indonesia new coach Kluivert, the Dutch football legend, eyes World Cup qualification

Newly appointed Indonesian national soccer team head coach Patrick Kluivert, along with assistant coach Denny Landzaat, and the Chairman of Indonesian National Soccer Association (PSSI) Erick Thohir, pose for pictures following a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday, January 12, 2025. - Reuters

JAKARTA (Reuters): New Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert wants to lead his team to the 2026 World Cup finals and is looking for a fast start in his first match in charge against Australia.

The former Netherlands striker replaced South Korean Shin Tae-yong, who was dismissed on Monday with Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) chief Erick Thohir calling for better leadership.