Indonesia receives bad news from FIFA after a heavy defeat

The Indonesian women's national team falls to 108th in the world ranking following a heavy 1-7 loss to DR Congo in the FIFA Series 2026.

The Indonesian women's national team has just suffered a notable drop in FIFA's rankings, after a heavy 1-7 defeat against DR Congo in the FIFA Series 2026. The significant margin of defeat not only caused disappointment in terms of performance but also led to direct consequences in points.

According to the latest update on April 14, 2026, the Indonesian women's national team has dropped three positions, from 105th to 108th in the world. The deduction of up to 7.37 points after the heavy loss caused the Southeast Asian representative to fall from its previous position, marking a significant setback on the FIFA rankings.

In terms of performance, the defeat against DR Congo revealed major gaps in Indonesia's defensive system. The team failed to maintain formation spacing, lacked necessary covering support, and continuously allowed opponents to exploit gaps. Conversely, the attack performed dimly, almost failing to create sufficient pressure, aside from a situational honor goal.

Not limited to the score, the defeat also negatively impacted the team's morale. The FIFA Series is meant to be a platform for teams to accumulate points and improve their positions, but Indonesia missed the opportunity by losing with too large a margin. This raises questions about the team's preparation and stability in its playing style.

Falling to 108th places Indonesia at a disadvantage in the near future, particularly the risk of facing stronger opponents in international tournaments. A low ranking also directly affects seeding group allocation, making the team's competitive journey more difficult.

On April 15, the Indonesian women's national team will enter the third-place match at the FIFA Series 2026 (held in Thailand), a crucial opportunity to somewhat "save" the situation. However, to truly reverse the trend, Indonesia needs more than just a positive result – it requires a comprehensive restructuring and greater stability in its playing style.