Benefiting from being host of FIFA U-17 World Cup, what is the actual potential of the Indonesian team?

Initially eliminated, the Indonesian team was finally able to compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup competition because of its role as the host. But what are the team's prospects in this world-class competition?

A man takes a selfie photo in front of the Surabaya city symbols welcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 in Indonesia Credit: Robertus Pudyanto - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images

Indonesia is hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup which takes place from 10 November to 2 December.

Strong soccer countries such as Germany, France, United States, Ecuador, Japan and others are involved in this competition.

Indonesia itself entered the competition due to its position as host.

What are Indonesia's real prospects in this world-class competition?

Fahrizal Ahmad, a Match Commissioner or match inspector from the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) expressed his assessment of the execution of the U-17 World Cup, as well as the prospects for the Indonesian team's in the event.

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