Indonesia beat Panama to reach FIFA U-15 Tier C quarter-finals
Luxembourg await Indonesia in Baku, with the winners set to face France or Tunisia in the semi-finals.
Indonesia advanced to the Tier C quarter-finals of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 after defeating Panama 5-3 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 28 October. The round-of-16 match took place on Pitch 6A at the Hovsan Competition Complex.
Coached by Furqon Alkatiri, Indonesia are scheduled to play Luxembourg on Pitch 10A at the Competition Complex in Baku on 29 October at 12.00 WIB. The quarter-final comes less than 24 hours after their victory over Panama.
The winners will meet either France or Tunisia, who also play on 29 October, in the Tier C semi-finals. Uganda, Belarus, Benin and Scotland are the possible opponents in the final.
Indonesia entered Tier C, the tournament’s third level, after finishing third in Group G. Their group-stage record comprised two wins, one draw and two defeats.
They then overcame Moldova in the Tier C round of 32, winning a penalty shootout 9-8 following a 3-3 draw in normal time, before beating Panama. Matches use an eight-a-side format with two 20-minute halves.
