Indonesia sacked South Korean Shin Tae-yong as its national soccer coach on Monday, the chief of its football association said, citing the need for better leadership as the country battles for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong is let go after four years as Indonesian football chief eyes World Cup qualification.

Erick Thohir, head of the football association, says Shin’s work with the team has ‘ended’ and his replacement will arrive on January 11.

Indonesia has dismissed coach Shin Tae-yong as football chief Erick Thohir calls for stronger leadership in pursuit of a World Cup 2026 berth. A new coach will be introduced in January to boost communication and strategies.

JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia sacked coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday with the country's football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup. Tens of millions of people in the Southeast Asian nation are passionate football fans,

Indonesia fired the South Korean Shin Tae-yong on Monday and will unveil an unnamed European coach this weekend with their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup still alive. "Coach Shin Tae-yong has received the paperwork and there will be further process on our ending partnership,