Iraq were forced to work hard for their win but eventually sealed top spot of Group F after beating Indonesia 2-0 in Thursday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Gelora Bung Karno in Jakarta, with the West Asians confirming their place in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup as well. Having already secured a top-two finish in Group F back in March, Iraq faced a challenging first half against Indonesia, who held the majority of possession without creating any clear scoring opportunities. However, the introduction of Ali Jasim at half-time proved decisive for Iraq. Jasim’s influence was immediate, d…