Bahrain refuses to play World Cup qualifier in Indonesia
World Cup 2026: Asian football body taking Bahrain concerns ‘seriously’ after death threats
Players have faced ‘insults, slander, threats and hacking operations’ online, Bahrain’s FA alleges, since last week’s 2-2 draw with Indonesia.
Bahrain wants World Cup qualifier moved from Indonesia after ‘death threats’
MANAMA – Bahrain Football Association (BFA) said it would request that a World Cup qualifying match scheduled for March be moved outside of Indonesia after the national team allegedly received death threats from Indonesian fans.
Bahrain wants World Cup qualifier moved from Indonesia after threats from fans
"The association will submit a request to remove the match from Indonesia to preserve the safety of the team," it said in a statement posted to X on Wednesday.
FIFA did not 'cancel Bahrain late goal' in World Cup qualifying match against Indonesia
Following the dramatic World Cup qualifying match between Indonesia and Bahrain that ended in a draw, posts have surfaced on Indonesian social media falsely claiming FIFA cancelled Bahrain's controversial goal scored during added time.
Bahrain seeks neutral venue for World Cup qualifying match after receiving death threats from Indonesian fans
Photo by AFC Tension came from referee Ahmed Al Kaf's decision to add extra stoppage time in the second half, which allowed Bahrain to equalize 2-2 against Indonesia during their clash in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers last week.
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