Today's Top 3 News: Japan Legend Keisuke Honda Stunned by Indonesia's Rise in World Cup Qualifiers
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June 10, 2025 | 04:36 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Here are the highlights: Japan Legend Keisuke Honda Stunned by Indonesia's Rise in World Cup Qualifiers; Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Indonesia, Especially Bali; World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia's Coach Patrick Kluivert Vows Serious Game with Japan.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Japan Legend Keisuke Honda Stunned by Indonesia's Rise in World Cup Qualifiers
Japanese national team legend Keisuke Honda expressed surprise at the Indonesian national team’s achievements in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
"You probably know more than I do, but I just saw the latest results of the Indonesian national team. It surprised me," he said at the ASIOP Stadium in Jakarta on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Indonesia secured a place in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers despite still having one match left in the third round. Their qualification was confirmed following a victory over China on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
2. Australia Issues Travel Advisory for Indonesia, Especially Bali
Australia has issued a travel advisory for its citizens vacationing in Bali. This warning follows a series of incidents that have occurred in popular destinations frequented by Australian tourists.
The Smartraveller website, an official platform of the Australian federal government, has published a directive for its citizens to adhere to the latest travel recommendations. "Australians have drowned in coastal areas, due to rough seas and strong rip currents at popular tourist beaches including in Bali. Many beaches are unpatrolled," the advisory stated last week, as reported by news.com.au.
3. World Cup Qualifiers: Indonesia's Coach Patrick Kluivert Vows Serious Game with Japan
The coach of the Indonesian national team, Patrick Kluivert, has affirmed that his team will take seriously the final match of the third round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against hosting team Japan.
The result of the match, which will be played on Tuesday, June 10th, at Suita City Stadium, Osaka Prefecture, will not affect the journey of both teams in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Japan has secured their place in the final round, while Indonesia has secured a ticket to the fourth round.
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