Indonesia's FIFA Ranking Soars After 2-0 Victory Over Singapore in ASEAN Cup

The Indonesian national football team has secured crucial points in the FIFA rankings after defeating Singapore 2-0 in their opening match of Group A in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. This victory propels Indonesia to 116th in the world rankings. The two goals for the "Garuda" squad were scored by Ragnar Oratmangoen and Ole Romeny at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) in Jakarta. The result not only earned Indonesia three points but also impacted their FIFA standing. Prior to the match, Indonesia had accumulated 1,157.05 points. Based on provisional FIFA ranking calculations, the win against Singapore added 4.12 points, bringing their total to 1,161.17 points. This increase has moved Indonesia up to the 116th position globally. Previously, the Garuda squad had dropped to 119th after Namibia secured a 1-0 victory over Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers. With their current provisional total of 1,161.17 points, Indonesia is placed 116th. This position puts the Garuda squad above several nations that were previously around Indonesia's ranking. As of Friday, September 25, 2026, countries near Indonesia's position include Niger at 114th with 1,175.33 points and Lebanon at 115th with 1,172.22 points. FIFA ranking calculations are subject to continuous change as international matches occurring during the same period also influence other nations' positions. Indonesia's journey in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 is far from over. Following their encounter with Singapore, John Herdman's squad is scheduled to face Malaysia on Monday, September 28, 2026. Indonesia will then play their final Group A match against Bangladesh on October 1, 2026. These two upcoming matches present further opportunities for the Garuda to add to their FIFA ranking points.