In the upload, the Indonesian national team was given the writing "IN", while the Mexican national team was given the writing "OUT".
The post also features the Indonesian flag, which appears to replace the Mexican flag as host of the 2026 World Cup.
In addition, the upload displays a photo of the 7th President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino holding a document with the word "FIFA" written on it.
The following is the narrative in the upload:
"IT'S OFFICIAL!! FIFA ANNOUNCES IDN AS THE HOST OF THE WORLD CUP, REPLACING MEXICO, WHICH ENTERTAINERS GLOBALLY ARE HUGELY EXCITED"
The post is also narrated:
"The Football World is in an Uproar! The News of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Changing Hosts to Indonesia Has the Internet in an Uproar — Fact or Sensation?"
However, is it true that FIFA announced Indonesia as the host of the 2026 World Cup replacing Mexico?
A post claiming FIFA has announced Indonesia as the 2026 World Cup host, replacing Mexico, is unfounded.
Explanation:
Based on the search, no official information was found from FIFA, PSSI, or credible media stating that Indonesia will host the 2026 World Cup replacing Mexico.
Information from the official FIFA website states that the current hosts of the 2026 World Cup remain the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the 2026 World Cup, Heimo Schirgi, as reported by ANTARA , also stated that the world's biggest football tournament is unlikely to be postponed despite the heating up of the global geopolitical situation.
He explained that organizers continue to monitor developments in the global situation and are working with federal partners and international institutions to evaluate existing conditions.
However, until now there is no strong reason that could cause the postponement of the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. This tournament will be the first edition to be participated by 48 countries from six confederations.
