Fearless Against Saudi Arabia and Iraq, Marc Klok: We Can Make History
Source: Indonesian Football Association
Good news comes from Persib's headquarters in Bandung. Their senior midfielder, Marc Klok, is once again donning the red and white jersey, a call that never fails to ignite his fighting spirit.
This time, the stakes are not just a friendly match or a regional tournament, but Indonesia's big dream to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Quoted from the club's official website on Sunday, Klok affirmed that he is ready to give everything for that historic moment.
“We must be optimistic, work hard, and hopefully we can create this history now in the next week. We will try to achieve that as much as possible,” said Klok.
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For him, this opportunity is something that must not be wasted. With the long journey of the Indonesian National Team, Klok truly understands how significant qualifying for the World Cup is for millions of Garuda supporters.
The Indonesian National Team is currently preparing to face two tough matches in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Asian zone Qualifiers.
Two formidable opponents await in Jeddah: Saudi Arabia (October 9) and Iraq (October 11).
Only the group winner is entitled to an automatic qualification to the final round. While the second position must fight again in the fifth round. The last position is immediately eliminated.
Despite facing two tough opponents, Klok remains optimistic. He invites all Indonesian people to support Garuda's struggle with prayers.
“This is certainly a big challenge to be able to qualify for the World Cup and of course it is the hope of all of us,” he said.
Under the guidance of coach Patrick Kluivert, the Indonesian National Team has called up around 30 players for these two crucial matches.
From the Persib Bandung squad, four names are Marc Klok, Beckham Putra Nugraha, Thom Haye, and Eliano Reijnders.
For Klok, this is not just a duty call, but an opportunity to put Indonesia's name on the world football map.
With the same spirit and belief, Marc Klok and his teammates are ready to turn the dream of the 2026 World Cup into reality.(Antara)
