Indonesia vs Australia 0-0: World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers – as it happened

That’s it from our live coverage of Indonesia against Australia.

The points shared is a big bonus for the home side, but the Socceroos will limp away from more points dropped.

Don’t forget our live coverage of Palestine vs Jordan, which is already under way.

For now, though – from me, Kevin Hand – it’s goodbye.

Satu poin kembali diamankan Timnas Indonesia. 🦅🇮🇩

‣ #GarudaMendunia ‣ #TimnasDay pic.twitter.com/A8zU6AKafh

— Timnas Indonesia (@TimnasIndonesia) September 10, 2024

FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 2️⃣-2️⃣ Qatar 🇶🇦

A dramatic, rain-soaked battle in Vientiane ends in a thrilling draw as DPR Korea deny Qatar to share the points! 🌧⚽#AsianQualifiers | #PRKvQAT pic.twitter.com/dQQ0TYEs3v

— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) September 10, 2024

Australia’s next AFC qualifier for the 2026 World Cup will also be played on October 10 when they host China.

Five days later, the Socceroos head to Asian giants Japan.

A trip to Bahrain, who kick off against Japan in just over an hour in the final game of the day, awaits Indonesia on October 10.

After Bahrain’s opening victory against the Socceroos, it’s set to be a tense affair.

A trip to China follows five days later.

On Wednesday, we’ll have full coverage of England vs Australia in their opening T20 international of a three-match series.

The first match is being played at Southampton and starts at 6:30pm (17:30 GMT).

Palestine and Jordan meet on matchday 2 of the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Group B match is being played at the KLFA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as Palestine cannot host matches due to the war in Gaza.

Click here for our live coverage.

“It was our game all along. We had our chances – first and second half – but we didn’t put them away,” the striker says.

“We dominated the whole game. They got lucky and had their counterattacks.

“I played well compared to my first start but have to take my chances. We are not panicking at all – no need to. A point is OK, but we would have liked to get three.”

“Incredible atmosphere, and I have got goosebumps,” Paes says after the match.

“A tough game for us but it’s a massive boost. If you see at the end we wanted it, and I hoped we’d get a goal.”

The Indonesia keeper is named Player of the Match after his shutout against Australia.

Five saves were made by the stopper.

Australia had a 63 percent share of possession and had 19 shots with five on target compared with Indonesia’s five and two.

The players and coaches enjoy the adulation of the crowd. Two tough opening matches garner two points. Could this be Indonesia’s year?

The Socceroos drop points again after their defeat in the opening group match against Bahrain.

Will this come back to haunt the Asian giants?

There goes the whistle – another precious point for Indonesia and another game without a win for Australia.

FT | 🇮🇩 Indonesia 0️⃣-0️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺

It ends all square in Jakarta! #AsianQualifiers | #IDNvAUS pic.twitter.com/B7v5fhwUWa

— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) September 10, 2024

An advance on the left for Arhan produces a cross to the near post and a poke at the ball but nothing more for the home side. Moments later, the ball is sent to the left wing again with a break on, but the ball eludes the wide man.

90+5 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

A cynical shirt pull to deny Haye the chance to counter results in a yellow card for the Australian.

90+2 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

Can Australia force a meaningful opening after all their possession?

90+1 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

A corner from the left is swung deep to the crowd at the back post. The ball bobbles in the box and is swung goalwards, but the wall of bodies blocks once more.

86 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

Arhan is the latest sub for the home side, who have been chasing the ball a lot since the opening five minutes of the match. How will their legs hold for the final few minutes?

82 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

The cross from the left is hung up to Mabil at the back post, but the striker’s header drifts tamely down and wide of the post.

78 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia

Verdonk concedes the kick on the right side, which Indonesia defend comfortably. The following corner is on the left and sent over everyone.

75 mins: Indonesia 0-0 Australia