Iraq Eye Crucial Win Over Indonesia to Kickstart World Cup Qualifiers
FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) - Iraq VS Indonesia
Match Time:12-10-2025 03:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Iraq aim to kick off the fourth round of AFC Asian qualifiers with a win against Indonesia at King Abdullah Sports City. Both teams are fighting to keep their World Cup 2026 hopes alive. Saudi Arabia also features in the group, adding further competition.
Team Analysis:
Iraq hope to end their long World Cup drought, having qualified only once in 1986, and are motivated by recent success under Graham Arnold, including lifting the King’s Cup. They aim to start strong in Group B, trailing Saudi Arabia, with only the group winner securing automatic qualification. Indonesia, meanwhile, chase their first World Cup since 1938 and face a tough challenge, having lost six of their last eight encounters with Iraq.
Player Situation:
Iraq have named a strong 28-man squad with key players like Ali Jasim and Ahmed Yehia, while Mohammed Jawad replaces the injured Ali Al-Hamadi. Zidane Iqbal, Osama Rashid, and Kevin Yakob are also in contention to start. Indonesia face injury and availability issues, with Maarten Paes doubtful, Emil Audero out, and Marselino Ferdinan missing due to limited club minutes.
Result Prediction:
Indonesia have improved under Kluivert but still struggle defensively against stronger Asian teams. Iraq, boosted by their King’s Cup win and home advantage, are expected to dominate. They are likely to secure a crucial opening victory in Group B.
Predicted Result: Iraq 2-0 Indonesia.
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