The action heats up as Bahrain plays host to Indonesia in the ongoing AFC qualifier for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup. With both teams desperate to secure a spot in one of the world's biggest sporting events, expect an intense and riveting match filled with non-stop action and drama. Stay updated and never miss a beat with Al Jazeera English's live text commentary of the game.
Indonesia and Bahrain Face Off in Fierce FIFA World Cup Qualifier
The highly anticipated AFC qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up as Bahrain prepares to host Indonesia on March 28, 2023. Both teams are determined to secure a spot in the biggest sporting event in the world, ensuring an intense and captivating match.
Background
The FIFA World Cup is an international association football competition held every four years and contested by national teams from FIFA's member associations. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of the competition and will be hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Indonesia and Bahrain are both members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). They have faced each other 13 times in international matches, with Bahrain holding a slight advantage with six victories compared to Indonesia's three.
Current Event Update
The upcoming match between Indonesia and Bahrain will be crucial for both teams' chances of advancing to the next round of qualifiers. Indonesia currently sits in fourth place in Group H, while Bahrain is in third. Only the top two teams in each group will automatically qualify for the third round of qualifiers.
Al Jazeera English will provide live text commentary of the match, ensuring fans never miss a beat of the action.
Top 5 FAQs
Can I watch the match live? Yes, you can watch the match live on Al Jazeera English's digital platforms.
What time does the match start? The match will start at 19:15 GST (16:15 GMT).
Who are the key players to watch? Key players to watch for Indonesia include Evan Dimas and Saddil Ramdani, while Bahrain will rely on Abdulla Yusuf Helal and Kamal Al Aswad.
What is the history between Indonesia and Bahrain in football? Indonesia and Bahrain have faced each other 13 times in international matches, with Bahrain having the slight edge with six wins.
What are the chances of Indonesia and Bahrain qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Indonesia and Bahrain both have a chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but it will be a difficult task. They will need to secure a top-two finish in their respective groups in the second round of qualifiers.
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