Indonesia thrashed Brunei Darussalam 6-0 in a one-sided FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) first-round match on October 12, 2023. The sensational victory at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta virtually guaranteed Indonesia's progression to the next stage. The Indonesian attack was relentless, finding the net six times in a display of superior firepower and technical ability. The lopsided scoreline reflected the gulf in class between the two sides on the night and gave Indonesia an almost unassailable aggregate lead. The result served as a major confidence booster for the Indonesian squad and its supporters at the start of the long road to the 2026 World Cup.