Soccer-Indonesia coach Kluivert eyes World Cup qualification


Newly appointed Indonesian national soccer team head coach Patrick Kluivert speaks during a press conference in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 12, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

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.

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