The Indonesian National Team Will Return To Wear A Red Jersey Against Iraq

The Indonesian national team again wore a red jersey against Iraq in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers (Instagram/@iraqnt_en).

JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team will play a decisive match in the Fourth Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification against Iraq. In the match on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the early hours of the morning, the Garuda Squad returned to using a red-red jersey.

The decision was known from the results of the technical meeting ahead of the Iraqi vs Indonesia duel, Friday, October 10, 2025. Iraq, which is the host of this match, wore a white-and-white uniform.

For home games, the Garuda squad generally wears a red jersey, while in away matches wearing white uniforms. Even so, in a number of matches, the Indonesian national team often wears white jerseys in home matches as long as they do not clash with the color of the opposing team.

Previously in the first match against Saudi Arabia, the Indonesian national team, which was the host, also wore a red jersey. As a result of the match, the Garuda Squad lost 2-3 to The Green Falcons.

The match against Iraq is a crucial match for the Indonesian national team. You see, after losing to Saudi Arabia, Patrick Kluivert's team had no choice but to win over Iraq if they wanted to still have a chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

In this match, Iraq benefited more because it had better preparation. The reason is, Graham Arnold's team has not had a match. Iraq is in better fitness than the Indonesian national team, which has already undergone its inaugural match.