SENSATION: Indonesia beats Brazil on penalties, advances to 7-a-side final

Indonesia caused a major upset at the IFA7 World Championship 2026 (the global 7-a-side football championship) by overcoming Brazil in a tense penalty shootout, thus securing a spot in the final and a chance to make history.

Indonesia has just produced one of the most memorable feats in the nation's football history at the IFA7 World Championship 2026 (the world championship of 7-a-side football). In the semifinal held in Honduras, the Indonesian team overcame Brazil after a tense penalty shootout to earn a place in the final. This result immediately caused a huge stir in the media and among fans of the archipelago nation.

According to Bola, facing an opponent considered a symbol of world football, Indonesia showed admirable composure. The two teams delivered an exciting back-and-forth match, ending in a 3-3 draw after regulation time. Indonesia's goals were scored by Tiriec Adriano Manuri, Desman Wakerkwa, and Adriano. However, the real drama only unfolded in the final minutes of this historic encounter.

Brazil constantly increased the pressure throughout the match in search of a decisive goal, but Indonesia's defense held firm. When the final whistle blew with the score at 3-3, the two teams were forced into a penalty shootout. The pressure weighed heavily on both players and coaching staff, causing many kicks to lack the desired accuracy.

The shootout was extremely tense with the score level at 1-1 after the initial rounds. Each team had to use up to six players to decide the winner. In the decisive moment, Safiyudin Timin coolly beat the Brazilian goalkeeper with a precise shot, securing a 2-1 victory for Indonesia in the penalty shootout.

Immediately after the successful kick by the player from Bandung, the Indonesian members were overcome with emotion. Emotional celebrations took place on the field as the Indonesian team successfully eliminated one of the biggest powerhouses in world 7-a-side football. This is seen as a historic milestone for the Indonesian team, while also opening up the opportunity to win the biggest title ever.

The Chairman of the Indonesian 7-a-side Football Association (FA7 Indonesia), Raden Bambang Pramukantoro, could not hide his excitement after the match. He shared: "This is extraordinary. Indonesia has defeated Brazil. The FA7 Indonesia players played brilliantly. We hope the team will achieve the best result in the final." Meanwhile, Technical Director and Head Coach Nelson Leon Sanchez also praised his students' performance highly.

Vice President of FA7 Indonesia, Ari Permata Nainggolan, stated that this is a well-deserved result of a long preparation process. He emphasized: "We are grateful and thank all the players and coaching staff members who fought in Honduras. Particularly in the semifinal, the dream of defeating Brazil in football for this country has finally become a reality." He also revealed that the current squad was selected from 135 players and entirely decided by the Chilean coach.

Notably, the triumph over Brazil is a point of special pride for Indonesia because the team did not employ any naturalized players. Now, Garuda FA7 will face host nation Honduras in the final. Just one more win, and Indonesia will complete its fairy tale and stand at the top of the world at the IFA7 World Championship 2026.