To be honest, I am disappointed with this cancellation. initially, everything was smooth and under control. in fact, everything has been well prepared by our government. Unfortunately, there are two governors who have previously agreed that the World Cup event will be held in their area. suddenly canceled the agreement, citing political reasons. in fact, it is not because of FIFA and the fault of our government. I see it more, there is an element of politics at play here.
I am so disappointed about Indonesia canceled as host for FIFA World Cup U20 due have issue about inadequate infrastructure or the issue of the recent rejection of the Israeli national team by several high-ranking political parties. I think FIFA must have integrity and respect for what the Indonesian government has done so far in making preparations by renovating several stadiums and I think almost all of the stadiums shown for the U20 World Cup event are very ready.
Have possibility appeal with canceled and PSSI here as Indonesian Football Association bring it to sports arbitration court or CAS to get back the right to host the world cup even though there has been a growing issue of Argentina hosting it.
as a football lover from Indonesia, I also really regret the decision made by the politicians here, just imagine if the US, which is a country close-friend to Israel, refused Indonesia to play in the 2026 world cup if Indonesia was chosen as one of the teams competing in world cup, does it not hurt
politics is politics, why should athletes be victims, they only know the sport they love but political affairs in their country, are taken care of by selfish people
There is no place in the world without politics. In the same way, the football world cup or FIFA also has politics among the authorities. But there is no problem in politics if football is improving day by day, no development is possible without change in politics.