Ahead of Australia's match against Indonesia for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Sydney, Garuda - Indonesian national team nickname - supporters are determined to “redden” the stadium, making Sydney the “home of Garuda”.

Garuda Australia

was formed in Perth in November 2024 as a community of fans of the Indonesian national team in Australia.

One of its founders, Osvaldo Giovanni, said that the momentum of this community of supporters was indeed for World Cup qualification, but it will not end there.

“We support the Indonesian national team and athletes in general, not stopping here,” he told SBS Indonesian, adding that they will also support boxer Daud Yordan for his Sydney's game in March.

Salah satu 'nobar' pertandingan Indonesia vs Jepang di Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Bentley, WA. Credit: Garuda Australia/Osvaldo Giovanni

Under the direction of Garuda Buana, a global Indonesian supporters group of which the mission is to form a community of Indonesian fans in countries all over the world, Garuda Australia is working to help supporters who are keen to support the team in person at Sydney Football Stadium on 20 March.

“For this qualifying phase of the World Cup the main objective is that we want to liven up the game in Sydney,” Osvaldo said.

“We want as many fans as possible to come to Sydney Football Stadium and as loud as possible, so that the team doesn't feel alone."

What are some of the real steps they have taken to meet this purpose?

With estimation of as many as four thousands Garuda supporters, what are the challenges Garuda Australia faces in organising them?

What is the important message from Garuda Australia for the die-hard fans of the Indonesian national team?

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