FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes has received a call-up to Indonesia’s men’s national team for its upcoming FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier matches against China and Japan.
Indonesia continues its qualification campaign on Thursday, June 5, against China at 8:45 a.m. CT at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. The team will then face Japan on Tuesday, June 10, at 5:35 a.m. CT at Panasonic Stadium Suita in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Paes is not expected to miss any FC Dallas games during this call up.
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Paes debuted for Indonesia during the September 2024 FIFA window, helping the Garuda earn draws in Saudi Arabia and at home against Australia. He has made eight appearances for the national team and earned his first international win on Nov. 19, 2024, against Saudi Arabia.
Paes recently made his 100th MLS regular-season appearance for FC Dallas on April 19, 2025, against Minnesota United FC. This season, he has helped lead Dallas to key victories, including a win over Inter Miami CF, the club’s first win in Houston since 2016, and its first point in Colorado since 2018.
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