Jordan's national football team qualifies for World Cup
On June 5, 2025, Jordan achieved a 3–0 away victory over Oman in the AFC second-to-last qualifying match, with Ali Alwan securing a stunning hat‑trick.
Their qualification was further confirmed when South Korea beat Iraq, mathematically ensuring Jordan finished in the top two of Group B.
The qualification is historic: Jordan's debut appearance at a FIFA World Cup, coming nearly 40 years after their first qualifying campaign in 1986.
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