2024-08-23 21:21:31
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 – 02:28 WIB
FC Dallas goalkeeper and future Indonesian national team player, Maarten Paes. Photo: X/FCDallas
jpnn.com – A tough test awaits Maarten Paes after he was confirmed to be able to defend the Indonesian National Team.
The FC Dallas goalkeeper is said to be able to wear the Garuda jersey on his chest in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone.
Maarten Paes immediately faced the test because the Indonesian National Team would face tough matches.
Paes has the potential to make his debut when the Garuda Squad visits Saudi Arabia’s headquarters on September 5.
“Maarten Paes can join Shin Tae-yong’s squad when they meet Saudi Arabia in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers which will take place on September 5, 2024 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah,” read the PSSI statement.
Saudi Arabia is a regular team at the World Cup. The team is nicknamed The Green Falcons It had shocked the football world when it beat Argentina 2-1 in Qatar 2022.
Argentina itself is the 2022 World Cup champion. Saudi Arabia will clearly be a tough test for Maarten Paes.
The pressure on Maarten Paes not only comes from Saudi Arabia, but also from the Indonesian National Team fans who have been waiting for his arrival.
A tough test awaits Maarten Paes after he was confirmed to be able to defend the Indonesian National Team.
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