Indonesia U-17 Futsal Team Falls to Spain in VI Nations Tournament

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian U-17 futsal squad faced a tough challenge at the VI Nations Tournament 2026 in Castro del Río, Córdoba, Spain, suffering a 0-4 defeat to the host nation on Wednesday, June 24, placing Indonesia third in Group A, while Spain secured the top spot.

Spain struck early, with Pablo Saez Cardona scoring within the first five minutes, Antara reported. Despite several saves from Indonesian goalkeeper Azmi Anugrah, Spain maintained relentless pressure. Goals from Arnau Cobos Pareja and Albert Miguel Soleto extended the lead to 3-0 before halftime,

Indonesia attempted to respond in the second half, with Muhammad Alfayyadh testing Spain’s defense, but his effort was blocked by goalkeeper Adrian Martin Rodriguez. Spain capitalized on Indonesia’s defensive lapse as Roger Galego Llorente added a fourth goal, sealing the victory.

Although trailing by four goals, Indonesia continued to push forward, showing resilience and determination. However, Spain’s solid defense kept the scoreline intact until the final whistle.

With this result, Indonesia remains in contention but faces a decisive group-stage match against Thailand, which will determine their final standing before the semifinals. Hong Kong, meanwhile, will meet Australia in their last group fixture after being eliminated from semifinal contention.

The Red-and-White squad’s spirited effort highlights both their progress and the challenges of competing against Europe’s elite. The team now looks ahead to regroup and prepare for tougher battles in the knockout stage of the VI Nations U-17 Futsal Tournament. ***