The Defining Moment
Indonesia 1938
In the knockout rounds, they fell to Hungary in the Round of 16. Hungary proved to be a step too far, and Indonesia's campaign came to a decisive end in the the last 16.
Mo Heng Tan
Frans Hu Kon
Jack Samuels
Frans Alfred Meeng
Sutan Anwar
Achmad Nawir
Isaak Pattiwael
Hans Taihuttu
Hong Djien The
Suvarte Soedarmadji
Hendrikus Zomers
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4-4-2
4-3-3
4-2-3-1
4-1-4-1
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4-3-2-1
3-5-2
3-4-3
5-3-2
5-4-1
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World Cup 1938
Indonesia
Round of 16For the first time in their history, Indonesia walked onto the World Cup stage. Johan Mastenbroek led the squad into the unknown.
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Hungary 6-0 Indonesia: Round of 16
The 1938 FIFA World Cup saw Hungary triumph over Indonesia in a stunning display of attacking prowess.
Dec 31, 2025
The Campaign
World Cup 1938
Indonesia's tournament was a mixed affair, with promising moments offset by results that ultimately cut their journey short.
1938 campaign
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Failed to score a single goal 0–6 vs Hungary.
Head Coach
Johan Mastenbroek
Netherlands · 1938
The tactical mind behind Indonesia's 1938 campaign.
Playing Style
Underdogs Abroad
Tactical identity · 1938
Mastenbroek's squad employed a cautious approach, but their defensive vulnerabilities were exposed against more experienced foes.
Goalkeepers
Leen van Beuzekom
GK
Mo Heng Tan
1GAME
GK
Defenders
Dorst
CB
Frans Alfred Meeng
1GAME
CB
Frans Hu Kon
1GAME
LB
Jack Samuels
1GAME
CB
Jan Harting
CB
Sutan Anwar
1GAME
RB
Midfielders
Achmad Nawir
1GAME
LM
Gerrit Faulhaber
CM
Hans Taihuttu
1GAME
RM
Isaak Pattiwael
1GAME
CM
Van Den Burgh
CM
Forwards
Hendrikus Zomers
1GAME
RW
Hong Djien The
1GAME
LW
Rudi Telwe
CF
See Han Tan
CF
Suvarte Soedarmadji
1GAME
CF
Teilherber
CF