Group C Standings after Indonesia's National Team Beat Bahrain

KBRN, Jakarta: The Indonesian national team secured a 1-0 victory against Bahrain at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, propelling the Garuda squad to fourth place in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, rri.co.id reported.

Ole Romeny's 24th-minute goal earned Indonesia a vital three points. Despite creating several opportunities to widen the margin, the Garuda Squad held on for a 1-0 victory at the final whistle.

A crucial home victory added three points to the Indonesian national team's total, bringing them to nine. However, despite the win, Jay Idzes and his teammates remain in fourth place in their group standings.

Indonesia currently leads Bahrain and China by three points. The Garuda team can secure their place in the fourth round with a win against China in their June matchup.

Indonesia trails Saudi Arabia by a single point in the race for third place in their World Cup qualifying group. This comes after Saudi Arabia played to a goalless draw against Japan at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, March 25, 2025.

Japan, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, maintains its position at the top of the standings with 20 points. Australia holds second place with 13 points, a four-point lead over Indonesia, currently in fourth.

The Socceroos secured a 2-0 victory against China at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium, adding three points to their tally. First-half goals from Jackson Irvine and Nishan Velupillay sealed the win for Tony Popovic's side. ***