Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence.Indonesia have only been to the World Cup once,

The former Barcelona and Netherlands striker has signed contract until 2027 with an option for an extension, football association says.

JAKARTA - Indonesia announced on Wednesday the appointment of former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert as their new men's national team coach, a move to bolster their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Just two days after the shock dismissal of Shin Tae-Yong, Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has been announced as the new coach of Indonesia. PSSI, Indonesian football's governing body, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday afternoon, with Kluivert signing an initial two-year contract -- through to 2027 -- that has an extension option.

Indonesia has appointed Dutch soccer legend Patrick Kluivert as the new coach of its men's soccer team, effective until 2027, with a possibility for extension. This change comes after the previous coach Shin Tae-yong was sacked as the team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup

The announcement followed Indonesia sacking coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup. (This story has been corrected to fix the day of coach Shin Tae-yong's dismissal to Monday,