British media predicts a disappointing outcome for the Indonesia national team

British media delivers bad news to Indonesian fans by forecasting that coach Patrick Kluivert’s squad will be defeated by Iraq in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Ahead of the upcoming match between Indonesia and Iraq in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers, British media have expressed rather pessimistic views about the team from the archipelago.

According to the prediction from Sportsmole (UK), the Indonesian team is likely to suffer a 0-2 loss to Iraq in the game scheduled for early Sunday morning, October 12 (Vietnam time). This match represents a significant challenge for coach Patrick Kluivert, as they must secure points to keep their hopes alive for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals.

In their opening match, Indonesia showed great effort but narrowly lost 2-3 to Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the encounter with Iraq is seen as an opportunity for the team to regain confidence. Meanwhile, Iraq, led by coach Graham Arnold, will be making their debut in the fourth qualifying round aiming for a win to take an early lead in the group race.

Sportsmole commented that although Indonesia has made positive progress under Patrick Kluivert, the team still has many weaknesses, especially in defense and international experience. “Indonesia has shown notable improvement under Kluivert, but they still lack defensive organization and the resilience needed to maintain consistency against stronger Asian teams,” the site remarked.

Sportsmole also believes Iraq will likely dominate the match and secure a convincing victory, thanks to their extensive experience and superior physical condition.

Despite predictions favoring Iraq, Indonesian fans still hope their beloved team can pull off an upset. Under Kluivert’s leadership, the fighting spirit and desire to prove themselves of the “Garuda” have become their greatest strengths that could help them break a 52-year winless streak against Iraq.