World media and fans criticized referee Ahmed Al Kaf for extending the added time, allowing hosts Bahrain to equalize 2-2 against Indonesia in their 2026 World Cup third qualifier clash.

He will work alongside the VAR or Vice Assistant Referee from the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed Obaid Khadim and Omar Mohammed Ahmed Hassal Al-Alu. The Indonesia vs Bahrain match referee will indeed ...

Bahrain's national football team says it will not play a World Cup qualifying fixture in Indonesia, to "protect the safety" of the team. The Gulf nation's players were subjected to online death ...

Indonesia and Bahrain are both in a difficult position ... The game was highlighted because of referee Ahmed Al-Kaf, who was seen as favoring the home team. Referee Ahmed Al-Kaf made controversial ...

The controversy stemmed from referee Ahmed Al Kaf's decision to extend stoppage ... for Indonesia to showcase its ability to organize world-class events. Bahrain and Indonesia are locked in a tight ...

Netherlands and Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert, who took charge of the Indonesian national team in January, reflected on ...

Indonesia do remain in contention for a top two spot in Group C of the third round of AFC qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but they were hammered by a revitalised Australia by five goals to ...

Indonesia secured a crucial 1-0 win in their Group C qualifier against Bahrain in Jakarta to increase their hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup. It was head coach Patrick Kluivert’s first win ...

We will analyse everything and prepare ourselves for Bahrain, we can't do more than that." Despite Thursday's lop-sided scoreline, Indonesia dominated large parts of the game with their high ...

We will analyse everything and prepare ourselves for Bahrain, we can't do more than that." Despite Thursday's lop-sided scoreline, Indonesia dominated large parts of the game with their high ...