Prabowo summons Erick, Herdman to discuss 2030 plan
The Hambalang meeting also covered player naturalization, the 2027 international calendar and steps to improve domestic competition.
President Prabowo Subianto summoned PSSI chairman Erick Thohir and Indonesia men's national team coach John Herdman to Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Friday, June 19, 2026, to discuss strengthening Indonesian soccer. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the talks covered steps to strengthen the Indonesia national team, follow-up on recently approved player naturalizations, and preparations for the nearest international agenda, including FIFA Series 2027. The meeting also discussed improving the domestic competition climate so it can produce players who can strengthen the Garuda squad. Upon arrival, Herdman said he hoped to take Indonesia to the 2030 World Cup.