Indonesia had earlier beaten Algeria 5-0 and Thailand 3-2. But Indonesia were eliminated on match difference as Thailand and France advanced to the quarter-finals after all three teams ended the group on two wins apiece
Indonesia’s campaign was already off to a bad start when Jonatan Christie lost in straight games, 19–21, 14–21, to Christo Popov as Christie cited physical issues as the cause of his defeat following his previous match against Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
“But today I made many mistakes on my own and motivated him to return with more enthusiasm,” Christie said.
The pressure then intensified on the Indonesian favourites as Alwi Farhan was beaten 16–21, 19–21 by Alex Lanier. “That feeling haunted me. I felt more pressure,” Alwi said, praising Lanier for his powerful game.
“I lost my anticipation a few times. He gained many points from that. I need to improve for the future.”
Trailing 0–2, Indonesia needed a turnaround from Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in his match against Toma Junior Popov, but it all ended in agony for Ginting, who suffered from cramps at the most crucial moment of the match. Ginting otherwise won the first set 22–20 but lost the next two, 15–21, 20–22, as Popov sealed the overall French win.
“When he regained his composure, I started to struggle, having to run after the shuttlecock,” Ginting said.
The defeat put France up 3-0, ending any chance of a comeback. The first doubles pair, Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Mohammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, also suffered an embarrassing defeat against 19–21, 19–21 to Eloi Adam and Leo Rossi.
“They had confidence after winning the previous match. Conversely, we couldn't control that pressure,” said Sabar after the match.
Indonesia avoided a complete sweep in the final match, with Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri defeating Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov 21–18, 19–21, 21–11 as a poor consolation prize.