The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), the highest football body in\nAsia, has imposed a sanction on the PSSI concerning an international\nfriendly match between Indonesia\u2019s U23 national team and Mali held on 15\nand 18 November 2025 at Pakansari Stadium, Bogor.<\/p>\n
The AFC determined that the PSSI submitted required administrative\ndocumentation late for the matches. \u201cThe defendant submitted the\nauthorization application late,\u201d stated the official AFC statement.<\/p>\n
As a result of this violation, the PSSI is required to pay a fine to\nthe AFC of USD 1,500 (equivalent to approximately IDR 25 million). The\ndecision was issued by the AFC Discipline and Ethics Committee on 25\nFebruary 2026, which also stipulated that the fine must be paid within\n30 days of the decision.<\/p>\n
Several other penalties were also included from the Discipline and\nEthics Committee meeting. One involved the Vietnam versus Thailand match\nat the 2025 SEA Games, where the Vietnamese federation was sanctioned\nafter five individuals from their team members violated Article 53 of\nthe AFC Discipline and Ethics Code. The Vietnamese federation was fined\nUSD 1,500.<\/p>\n
Indonesia will now prepare to host the FIFA Series 2026 tournament.\nThe squad under coach John Herdman will begin the tournament by facing\nSaint Kitts and Nevis on 27 March 2026. The FIFA Series 2026 final will\nbe held on 30 March 2026. All matches will be held at the Gelora Bung\nKarno Main Stadium in Jakarta.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pssi-fined-by-afc-ahead-of-fifa-series-2026-1772165545", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }