November 7, 2025 | 10:46 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The World Football Federation (FIFA) has imposed a fine of 50,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to Rp1.03 billion, on the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) for incidents during the 2026 World Cup Qualifier. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee made the decision after a hearing on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
From the hearing, FIFA found PSSI guilty of failing to maintain order and security during the match. In its official report, FIFA highlighted the throwing of mineral water bottles onto the field during the Indonesia vs Iraq match at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The incident occurred in the final minutes of the game when several spectators threw objects onto the field in protest against the referee's decision. Moreover, after the match, a brawl broke out between the Indonesian players and the match officials. Two red cards were issued after some members of the Indonesian national team vehemently protested against the referee.
Two players, Thom Haye and Shayne Pattynama, received a four-match ban from international games and were fined Rp103 million each. In addition, team manager Sumardji also received a red card for excessive protest.
As a result, Haye and Shayne are expected to miss the next four national team matches scheduled for March and June 2026. These sanctions are outlined in FIFA's six-page official document, the Disciplinary Overview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The document states that each decision is made based on the specific circumstances of each case. "Some decisions may be subject to appeal," FIFA wrote in the report.
As of the publication of this news, PSSI Chair Erick Thohir and federation representatives have not yet responded to FIFA's sanctions against the organization and the players.
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