Indonesia’s U17 national football team made history on Monday, November 10, 2025, after defeating Honduras 2–1 in their final Group H match at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Goals from Arkhan Kaka and Muhammad Nabil Asyura sealed Indonesia’s first-ever victory in the tournament’s history.
According to FIFA’s official website, the win represents a major milestone for Indonesian football, not only as the team’s first victory at the U17 World Cup but also as the first-ever win by any Indonesian national team (youth or senior) at a World Cup final tournament.
The triumph also placed Indonesia in the regional spotlight, making it the only ASEAN nation to have won a match at the FIFA U17 World Cup.
Previous ASEAN participants such as Thailand (1997 and 1999) failed to register a single win in the competition.
Indonesia has now participated twice in the U17 World Cup — in 2023 and 2025. As hosts in 2023, the Garuda Muda squad earned two points from draws against Ecuador (1–1) and Panama (1–1) before losing 1–3 to Morocco.
In the 2025 tournament, Indonesia was drawn in Group H alongside Brazil, Zambia, and Honduras. After suffering defeats to Zambia (1–3) and Brazil (0–4), the young Garuda side bounced back in their final match, edging Honduras 2–1 to make history.
Throughout Indonesia’s appearances in the U17 World Cup, five different players have scored a combined six goals for the country.
Arkhan Kaka leads as Indonesia’s top scorer with two goals, while Muhammad Nabil Asyura, Muhamad Zahaby Gholy, Evandra Florasta, and Fadly Alberto each have one. Kaka’s record, first set in 2023, remains unmatched in Indonesian youth football.
Despite the historic win, Indonesia did not advance to the knockout stage, finishing third in Group Hwith three points from three matches. The team’s goal difference was not enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams progressing to the Round of 32.
Still, the victory over Honduras marks a historic chapter for Indonesian football, inspiring hope for the nation’s future in global competitions.
