Jordan is celebrating the qualification of its soccer staff for a FIFA World Cup for the primary time following a decisive 3-0 victory towards Oman.
Big celebrations erupted as followers drove their vehicles via Jordan’s capital Amman late on Thursday and into Friday, honking their horns and chanting victory whereas others waved the nationwide flag in triumph.
“We’re all with you!” and “It’s getting nearer, heroes” learn messages written into the evening sky in a spectacular drone mild present.
Jordan sealed their place on the penultimate day of Asian qualifying for the 2026 match, which can be performed in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
Ali Olwin netted a hat-trick because the 2023 Asian Cup runners-up to Qatar etched their identify within the historical past books.
They secured their spot within the World Cup when South Korea defeated Iraq, additionally on Thursday, 2-0.
The royal court docket printed photos of King Abdullah II carrying a nationwide staff jersey as he watched the sport from the embassy in London, the place he was on a go to.
I wholeheartedly congratulate the little children of our pricey individuals on our nationwide soccer staff’s qualification for the World Cup finals,” he wrote on social media platform X.
“This historic qualification is well-deserved by our staff, which incorporates stars and cadres of whom we’re proud.
“Particular thanks go to our loyal followers who’ve been our help and encouragement.”
His Majesty King Abdullah watches the nationwide soccer staff’s World Cup qualifier match towards Oman, on the Jordanian embassy in London, throughout a working go to to Europe
( Photographs courtesy of Royal Courtroom ) pic.twitter.com/CI4JMurjQu— The Jordan Instances (@jordantimes) June 5, 2025
Jordan World Cup qualification ‘about time’
Sohad Idrissi, a 48-year-old housewife who watched the sport together with her siblings, beamed with delight as she instructed AFP that her facet had performed “a stupendous recreation and deserved to qualify for the World Cup”.
“At the moment the enjoyment is two-fold: there’s the enjoyment of Eid al-Adha, and the enjoyment of Nashama qualifying,” she mentioned, utilizing a nickname for the Jordanian staff.
Fadi Qalanzi, a 21-year-old college scholar, referred to as the win “a dream that’s lastly coming true”.
“Our staff placed on a stupendous efficiency, and so they actually deserved to qualify,” he added.
Osama al-Shreeda, a 60-year-old retired civil servant, additionally referred to as it a dream come true.
“I’ve been following Jordanian soccer since 1978, and a relative of mine used to play with the nationwide staff,” he mentioned.
“It’s an amazing alternative for our staff and its gamers to be recognised globally,” he added, calling it an achievement not only for Jordan however for the broader Arab area.
“It was about time, this can be a pleasure we’d been ready for, for a very long time,” mentioned 55-year-old instructor Nashat Badr.
Uzbekistan additionally attain first FIFA World Cup
For Uzbekistan, a 0-0 draw towards the United Arab Emirates was sufficient to take the second automated qualification spot in Group A behind Iran.
With Asia now having eight assured qualifiers – after simply 4 for the 2022 version in Qatar – Uzbekistan was a possible contender to step up.
Whereas most of its staff performs within the home league, it features a few Europe-based stars like Roma ahead Eldor Shomurodov and Manchester Metropolis defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Jordan’s highest-profile participant is winger Mousa Tamari at French membership Rennes.
Palestine and Indonesia set sights on playoffs
Palestine’s 2-0 win in Kuwait stored alive their hopes of reaching their first World Cup finals.
The victory, because of targets from Tamer Seyam and Wessam Abou Ali, means Palestine in fifth spot in Group B are one level outdoors the playoff qualification positions with one recreation to play.
A win of their closing match in Amman, Jordan, towards Oman, who maintain fourth spot and are one level forward of Palestine, on Tuesday will see them end above their opponents.
Third and fourth positions within the three teams, within the third spherical of AFC qualifiers for the World Cup, progress to a fourth qualifying stage of playoffs.
The highest two groups from every of the three six-team teams qualify mechanically for subsequent summer season’s match, whereas the groups in fifth and sixth place are eradicated.
Indonesia, meantime, stay on target for a playoff end, and solely a second look at a World Cup finals, following their 1-0 win against China to carry fourth spot in Group C.
