Iraq produced a dominant display to thrash Indonesia 5-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualification match on November 16, 2023. The Lions of Mesopotamia were in ruthless form at the Basra International Stadium, overwhelming their opponents with a clinical attacking performance. Iraq took the lead early and never looked back, adding a second before Indonesia managed a consolation goal just before halftime. Any hopes of an Indonesian comeback were quickly extinguished in the second half, as Iraq scored three more times to run out emphatic winners. The match result firmly establishes Iraq as the favorite to top Group F and sends a strong message to their rivals. For Indonesia, the heavy defeat is a harsh lesson at this level, and they will need to show significant improvement in their defensive organization for the remainder of the campaign.