Indonesia announced on Wednesday the appointment of former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert as their new men's national team coach, a move to bolster their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

New Indonesia coach Patrick Kluivert wants to lead his team to the 2026 World Cup finals and is looking for a fast start in his first match in charge against Australia.

Just two days after the shock dismissal of Shin Tae-Yong, Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has been announced as the new coach of Indonesia. PSSI, Indonesian football's governing body, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday afternoon, with Kluivert signing an initial two-year contract -- through to 2027 -- that has an extension option.

Patrick Kluivert has been chosen as the new coach of Indonesia following the dismissal of Shin Taeyong earlier this week, the Indonesia FA (PSSI) announced on Wednesday.

Much of his coaching experience has been as an assistant, notably to fellow former Ajax and Netherlands player Clarence Seedorf with Cameroon in 2018-2019. He was also number two to Louis van Gaal with the Dutch national side in 2012-2014. Indonesia's next ...

Former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert has been appointed as the new men's national team coach for Indonesia, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. His tenure aims to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Kluivert brings experience from roles across European and international teams to the position.

The search for the next coach of Indonesia’s national football team is underway following the dismissal of Shin Tae-yong.

Kluivert's first match in charge will be on March 20, when Indonesia faces Australia in Sydney in a World Cup qualifier. With four matches remaining in this phase of qualification, Indonesia ranks third of six teams in Group C, one point behind second-ranked Australia.

Patrick Kluivert is the new national coach of Indonesia. The former Ajax and FC Barcelona forward joins up with the Indonesian Association as the team ranked 127th in the FIFA rankings aim