Why is Indonesia banned from the 2026 World Cup
Indonesia: previously suspended over political interference but reinstated. Currently competing in qualifying.
Indonesia is participating in the AFC qualifying rounds for 2026. FIFA suspensions and bans are decided by the FIFA Council, sometimes in consultation with the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, and reflect a mix of sporting governance violations and broader political circumstances. Each case has its own timeline and conditions for reinstatement.
Background
The full background to Indonesia's status reflects how FIFA balances sporting independence with the political climate of the time. previously suspended over political interference but reinstated. Currently competing in qualifying.
What it means for fans
- No Indonesia matches scheduled at the 2026 World Cup.
- Indonesia fans cannot purchase team-allocated tickets through the official federation.
- The team's place in qualifying has been determined through normal sporting qualification.
Reinstatement timeline
FIFA reviews suspensions periodically. The conditions for Indonesia's reinstatement depend on the specific governance, political or operational reasons cited at the time of the suspension. Indonesia is participating in the AFC qualifying rounds for 2026.