JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has hired former Canadian national team coach John Herdman to lead the men’s national team after they failed to qualify. 2026 world cup.
The 50-year-old British player will replace Patrick Kluivert. Retired as coach in October.
The Indonesian Football Federation said on Saturday that Hardman was “not just a coach, but a football architect with a strong track record of leading teams to the World Cup.”
Hardman led the women’s team to the 2015 Women’s World Cup and led Canada to the 2022 World Cup.
Indonesia became independent in 1945, but has not participated in a World Cup since 1938 when it was part of the Dutch East Indies.
Mr. Hardman received a written warning. Following a hearing by the Canada Soccer Disciplinary Committee in the wake of the drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics.
Domestic media reported that he had signed a two-year contract with an option for two more years.
Mr. Hardman quit his job. Head coach of MLS team Toronto FC In 2024.
His first task is to prepare Indonesia. 2027 Asia Cup It takes place in Saudi Arabia.
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