Thai media: 'Indonesia poised to shock by inviting Italy for friendly match'

Thailand's Krian Buriram v2 page draws attention by suggesting Indonesia aims to "reach global stature" with plans to invite Italy's national team for a friendly during FIFA Days in June.

Krian Buriram v2 has recently posted noteworthy information regarding Indonesia's national team's plan to invite Italy's squad for a friendly match during the FIFA Days period in June 2026.

According to shared sources, Indonesian media revealed that PSSI is considering selecting "Azzurri" as a high-quality opponent to prepare for important upcoming objectives, especially the 2026 AFF Cup. Krian Buriram v2 argues this is no longer just a simple friendly match, but a strategic move to elevate Indonesia's national team to a new level.

The post emphasizes that, despite not participating in the 2026 World Cup, Italy's national team remains a "giant" in world football with four World Cup victories. Indonesia's proactive approach to such an opponent demonstrates significant ambition and affirms the growing stature of football in the archipelago nation.

Notably, the page also highly evaluates the current strength of Indonesia as it possesses many naturalized players competing in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands. Consequently, if the match is organized, the professional quality is expected to be high, not far inferior to major international matches.

Krian Buriram v2 even considers this a "clear signal" that Indonesia is gradually moving beyond Southeast Asia to aim for a broader stage. After inviting Argentina's national team to play in 2023, Indonesia continues to show ambitions to reach global stature.

From Thai media's perspective, if this plan becomes reality, Indonesia will send a strong message to the entire region. This team not only wants to compete for Southeast Asian titles but is also step by step building the image of a national team capable of facing the "giants" of world football.