Indonesia Ends Contract with Patrick Kluivert and Coaching Staff After World Cup Qualifying Exit

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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — The Football Association of Indonesia, or PSSI, has officially ended its professional cooperation with national team head coach Patrick Kluivert and his coaching staff through mutual termination, following Indonesia’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The decision was formalized after both parties agreed to part ways before the end of their two-year contract. According to PSSI, the move reflected a joint understanding based on an internal review and the federation’s strategic direction for future national team development.

With this agreement, Kluivert and his staff will no longer oversee the senior national team, the U-23 squad, or the U-20 team. PSSI expressed appreciation for the dedication and contribution shown by the Dutch coach and his colleagues throughout their tenure.

“The termination was made by mutual consent after comprehensive evaluation of the national team program and development priorities going forward,” PSSI stated in its official release. The federation added that this step is part of a broader restructuring process aimed at strengthening Indonesia’s football system for upcoming international competitions.

The decision came after Indonesia’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, where the Garuda squad suffered defeats against Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The disappointing results prompted renewed scrutiny of coaching effectiveness and long-term national training strategies.

Patrick Kluivert, a former Barcelona and Netherlands forward, was appointed to lead the Indonesian national teams in 2024 under a two-year agreement. His departure marks another transition period for Indonesian football as PSSI seeks to align coaching leadership with its long-term vision of building a competitive and sustainable football ecosystem.