The Iraq national team is preparing to face Indonesia in the Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup finals scheduled in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The “Lions of Mesopotamia” aim to secure their first three points in Group B, while Indonesia hopes to win to avoid elimination.
Indonesia suffered a 2-3 defeat against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday at the Enmaa Stadium in Jeddah.
Match Date: Iraq vs Indonesia
The match will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Enmaa Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, at 10:30 PM Doha, Mecca, Iraq, and Cairo time.
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The match is expected to witness a large crowd supporting the Iraqi team, eager for a strong start to boost their chances of qualification.
Indonesia, ranked 119th globally, is the only team that started from the first round and advanced. Their only World Cup finals participation was in 1938 under the name Dutch East Indies.
Indonesia finished fourth in their third-round group, one point behind Saudi Arabia, after a 1-1 draw away and a 2-0 home win.
The group winner qualifies directly for the World Cup, while the runner-up plays home-and-away matches against the second place of Group B, which includes Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Indonesia, on November 13 and 18 in Jeddah to reach the global playoff.
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