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Indonesia National Futsal Team Falls 0-3 to Brazil at Copa das Nacoes

Stateline MEDIA Newsroom•October 16, 2026•3 min read

The Indonesian national futsal team lost 0-3 to hosts Brazil in the Group A match of the 2026 Copa das Nacoes de Futsal, Friday (16/10/2026) morning WIB. Brazil's goals were scored by Cleber, Fabinho, and Felipe Rufino. Indonesia must now beat Cape Verde to secure a semifinal ticket.

Key Facts

The Indonesian National Futsal Team lost 0-3 to Brazil in the Group A match of the 2026 Copa das Nacoes de Futsal, Friday (16/10/2026) morning WIB at Max Ronsenmann Arena, São José dos Pinhais, Brazil.
Brazil's three goals were scored by Cleber (15th minute), Fabinho (20th minute), and Felipe Rufino (28th minute).
Indonesia managed to put up a fight in the first half; Andarias Kareth's chance in the eighth minute was denied by the Brazilian goalkeeper, while goalkeeper Ahmad Habiebie delivered a solid performance.
Brazil tops Group A with six points; Indonesia sits at the bottom below Cape Verde.
The decisive match against Cape Verde will be held on Saturday (17/10/2026) at 06:30 WIB; Indonesia must win outright to secure a semifinal ticket.
The Garuda squad is coached by Hector Souto; the tournament will be held in Brazil on October 15-19, 2026, with Group B consisting of Japan, Afghanistan, and Peru.

Brazil Leads 2-0 in the First Half

The Indonesian National Futsal Team had to acknowledge the superiority of host Brazil after suffering a 0-3 defeat in the continuation match of Group A of the Copa das Nacoes de Futsal 2026. The match took place at Max Ronsenmann Arena, São José dos Pinhais, Brazil, on Friday (16/10/2026) morning WIB.

The Garuda squad put up a tight fight in the first half. Syauqi Saud threatened the Brazilian goal early in the match, while goalkeeper Ahmad Habiebie delivered a solid performance to hold off threats from the Brazilian players. Indonesia even nearly took the lead when Andarias Kareth's chance in the eighth minute was denied by the Brazilian goalkeeper.

Brazil, who patiently dismantled Indonesia's defense, finally broke the deadlock in the 15th minute through Cleber's action. Cleber's powerful shot failed to be saved by Habiebie. Approaching halftime, it was Fabinho's turn to beat Habiebie and close the first half with a 2-0 score for Brazil.

Rufino Seals Hosts' Victory

In the second half, Brazil was still able to continue its dominance. Nine minutes in, Cleber unleashed a powerful shot that Habiebie was able to parry, but Felipe Rufino pounced on the rebound to give Brazil a 3-0 lead.

Indonesia's attempt to use a power play scheme in the final three minutes did not bear fruit until the final whistle blew. This result put Brazil at the top of Group A of the 2026 Copa das Nacoes de Futsal with six points.

Indonesia sits in last place, below Cape Verde, which previously lost 2-4 to Brazil. Despite ending in defeat, the match against the world's number one team was a valuable experience for the squad coached by Hector Souto to gauge the level of play on the international stage.

Do-or-Die Match Against Cape Verde

Following that defeat, the situation facing the Garuda squad is now very simple yet full of pressure. The final Group A match against Cape Verde, scheduled to kick off on Saturday (17/10/2026) at 06:30 WIB, is certain to be a do-or-die affair.

Indonesia is required to secure an outright victory to lock in a ticket to the semifinals. Conversely, a draw or especially a loss would automatically bury Indonesia's dream while sending Tanjung Verde through to the last four. The semifinal match is scheduled for Sunday (18/10/2026) at 02.00 WIB.