If we can't control nearly 80,000 spectators

The match between Indonesia and Japan (19:00, November 15) is part of Group C, the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. Before this match, the Japanese team was unbeaten in 4 consecutive matches, ranking first with 10 points. Meanwhile, the Indonesian team had 3 draws and 1 loss, ranking fifth with 3 points. Coach Shin Tae-yong and his team are currently tied on points with the last-placed team, the Chinese team.

Despite the poor results, Indonesian fans still want to go to the stadium to cheer on their team in the upcoming match against Japan. According to CNN Indonesia , just a few hours after the Organizing Committee opened for sale, more than 70,000 tickets to Bung Karno Stadium were sold out.

President of the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI), Mr. Erick Thohir confirmed: "We can see from the data that the match with Indonesia and Japan has sold more than 70,000 tickets. This is the number of general tickets sold to the public. The remaining number of tickets will not be put on sale, because the Indonesian team will arrange the number for guests, sponsors, and VIP guests. Therefore, the number of Indonesian fans attending the upcoming match is about 75,000 people."

About 75,000 Indonesian fans will be in the stands for the match against Japan.

Following the announcement by Mr. Erick Thohir, Bola Times newspaper assessed that the Japanese team will be under great pressure when playing at Bung Karno Stadium. PSSI is expected to provide the Japan Football Association (JFA) with 3,000 tickets, which is only 1/25 of the number of Indonesian fans.

“The tremendous pressure in the stands is something that the Japanese players will feel clearly when they play away in the upcoming match. Indonesian fans are showing great love for the players. With overwhelming numbers, Indonesian fans hope that coach Shin Tae-yong and his team will take advantage of it and get 3 historic points against the Japanese team,” Bola Times commented.

Coach Shin Tae-yong and his team aim to win 3 points against Japan

JFA calls for security reinforcement

Faced with the overwhelming presence of Indonesian fans compared to Japanese fans, JFA representatives met with PSSI officials, requesting increased security measures. After the meeting, both sides were happy and Mr. Sumardji - Head of the Indonesian team said that security measures will be increased.

“According to the agreement, Indonesia will provide 3,000 tickets for Japanese fans to come to Bung Karno Stadium. At the same time, regarding security, we have prepared a special system. Indonesian fans and Japanese fans will have separate entrances, far away from each other. PSSI wants to ensure that Japanese fans will always be guaranteed security and safety,” Mr. Sumardji shared.

JFA demands safety of Japanese fans

Mr. Sumardji also admitted that after 4 FIFA sanctions ( Thanh Nien Newspaper mentioned in the article: FIFA closely monitors the Indonesian team), security in Indonesia must be strengthened and closely monitored. In addition, FIFA has not yet concluded whether the Indonesian team will be allowed to play at home against Bahrain in March 2025. However, he affirmed that the mentality of the Indonesian players is not affected.

“The penalties will not affect the players’ performance. It is normal and will only increase the enthusiasm of the Indonesian team,” Mr. Sumardji concluded.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-tuyen-indonesia-se-bi-phat-cuc-nang-neu-khong-kiem-soat-noi-gan-80000-khan-gia-185241113123632876.htm