President Prabowo Subianto met with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in New York, United States, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting marked a strategic milestone to discuss the rapid progress of Indonesian football and to strengthen the cooperation between Indonesia and FIFA.
President Prabowo highlighted the government’s strong commitment to advancing football development in the country. Gianni Infantino praised Indonesia’s remarkable progress across all levels from men’s and women’s teams to youth and senior categories calling it extraordinary. He noted that football has deeply touched the hearts and emotions of the Indonesian people in recent years.
The meeting took place just days before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Indonesia’s national team, Garuda, is set to face Saudi Arabia on October 9, followed by a match against Iraq on October 12. These matches will be tough challenges, but many believe qualification is not beyond reach.