"(At) GBK (Gelora Bung Karno)," said Sumardji when contacted by ANTARA in Jakarta, Thursday.
The FIFA Series is a biennial event, and this year, Indonesia will host three countries from different confederations, namely Bulgaria (UEFA), Solomon Islands (OFC), and Saint Kitts and Nevis (CONCACAF).
This international friendly match between countries from various confederations will be played in a knockout format, starting with the semifinals, the third place match, and the final.
On a previous occasion, Sumardji said that Indonesia (ranked 122nd in the world) will face Saint Kitts and Nevis (ranked 154th in the world) in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA Series 1 on Friday, March 27, at 8:00 PM WIB.
This match will be played after the completion of the semifinal 2 match between Bulgaria and the Solomon Islands at 15.30 WIB.
"Semifinal 1: Indonesia vs. St. Kitts Nevis - March 27, 2026, 8 p.m. Semifinal 2: Bulgaria vs. Solomon Island, 3:30 p.m.," Sumardji wrote when contacted .
The semifinal winners will advance to the final, which will be held on March 30 at 8:00 PM WIB. The losing teams will play in the third-place playoff on the same day at 3:30 PM WIB.
"3rd place - March 30, 2026, 3:30 p.m. Final - March 30, 2026, 8 p.m.," added the man who recently resigned from his position as manager of the Indonesian national team.
