Sport – TICKETS are sold out, the match between the Indonesian National Team and Iraq at the Basra International Stadium will be watched by up to 65 thousand spectators. The first match of Garuda\’s team, nicknamed the Indonesian National Team, is in the second qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup, which will be played on Thursday (16/11/2023) afternoon WIB. group F.
The Indonesian National Team kicked off their work in the second round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the Asian Zone by playing two consecutive away matches. Iraq is the first, followed by the match against the Philippines in Manila on 21 November 2023.
Iraq is the most favoured team in this match. Iraq is currently ranked 69th in FIFA, while Indonesia is ranked 147th. Iraq also has more international experience, having participated in the 1986 and 2006 World Cups.
However, Indonesia should not be underestimated. Garuda’s squad has shown rapid development in recent years. Indonesia managed to qualify for the 2023 Asian Cup and also managed to beat Kuwait and Jordan in a test match.
Indonesian coach Shin Tae-yong said his team will try to achieve positive results in this match. Shin Tae-yong also said his team had studied Iraq\’s strengths and weaknesses.
“We will try to win this match. We have studied Iraq’s strengths and weaknesses,” Shin Tae-yong said.
The following is important information about the Iraq vs Indonesia match in the Asia Zone of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers:
• Time: Thursday 16 November 2023 at 21.45 WIB
• Venue: Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq
Iraq are favourites to win this match. However, Indonesia, who could achieve positive results, should not be underestimated.***
