TRIBUNKALTENG.COM, PALANGKA RAYA – As the 2026 World Cup approaches, football jersey sales in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, have begun to show a noticeable increase in recent weeks.
Among the wide range of club and national team jerseys available, Argentina’s national team jersey has emerged as one of the most sought-after by customers.
This trend was shared by Rahma (22), an employee at Armor Shop located on Jalan Ahmad Yani, Palangka Raya.
According to her, public interest in football jerseys has risen compared to regular days.
“Towards the end of last month, there was indeed a rise in sales. People have started coming in to browse and buy jerseys,” she said when interviewed on Monday (1 June 2026).
Armor Shop offers a wide variety of football jerseys, ranging from European clubs to national teams from around the world.
Club jerseys such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, AC Milan, Liverpool, Arsenal, Juventus, and several others can be seen filling the store’s shelves.
In addition, jerseys of national teams such as Argentina, Indonesia, Germany, England, and several other football-loving nations are also available.
Rahma noted that among the many options, Argentina’s national team jersey has been the most frequently asked about and purchased by customers.
“Right now, the most sought-after jersey is Argentina’s,” she explained.
She added that Argentina enjoys considerable popularity among football fans.
Many customers visit the store specifically to ask about the availability of the La Albiceleste jersey.
As for club jerseys, Rahma mentioned that Real Madrid’s kit is among the most popular with buyers.
“When it comes to clubs, Real Madrid jerseys are usually the most in demand,” she said.
Nevertheless, Indonesia’s national team jersey continues to hold a special place among customers.
Several buyers still look for and purchase the Garuda squad’s jersey, either for their collections or to wear while watching matches.
The prices of jerseys in the store vary, with most selling at around Rp120,000 per piece.
A variety of designs and sizes are also available to meet customer preferences.
Rahma expressed hope that public interest in football jerseys would continue to grow in the coming weeks.
With a wide selection of club and national team jerseys offered, she remains optimistic that the number of buyers will keep increasing.
“Hopefully, more people will come looking for football jerseys. We have quite a diverse range — from clubs to national teams,” she added.
Argentina’s Schedule
In the 2026 World Cup, Argentina has been placed in Group J.
The other three teams in the group are Austria, Algeria, and Jordan.
In their opening match, La Albiceleste will face Algeria.
The Argentina vs Algeria match is scheduled to take place at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, on Wednesday (17 June 2026) morning Indonesian Western Time (WIB).
Kick-off for the Argentina vs Algeria match is set for 08.00 WIB.
Next, Argentina will go up against Austria.
The Argentina vs Austria match will be held at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, on Tuesday (23 June 2026) early morning WIB.
Kick-off for Argentina vs Austria is scheduled for 00.00 WIB.
In their final group stage match, Argentina will meet Asian representative Jordan.
The Argentina vs Jordan fixture will take place at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, on Sunday (28 June 2026) morning WIB.
Kick-off for Argentina vs Jordan is set for 09.00 WIB.