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Roya News
5 days ago
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Jordan moves closer to 2026 World Cup dream after Oman victory
Jordan's National Football Team became –temporarily– leaders of Group B with 16 points in the third round of the AFC World Cup Qualifiers after winning against hosts Oman 3-0; bringing them one step closer to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ali Olwan scored a hattrick. He marked his first goal from a penalty in the 45+7' minute of the first half, before returning to add his second and third in minutes 51' and 64' of the second half. If Iraq loses against South Korea in the currently ongoing match. Jordan would have mathematically secured its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
Roya News
02-06-2025
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- Roya News
Jordan national team trains in darkness ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier
Jordan's National Football Team held its evening training Monday in the Omani capital Muscat under the dark with no lighting in the stadium – which prompted reactions and concerns ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying fixture. Social media users asked questions about the readiness of football facilities in Muscat, given the importance of the match against the hosts, Oman. Jordan's National team had recently concluded a training camp in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, which wrapped up with a friendly against the Saudi national team on Friday, May 30. Jordan lost that match 2-0, but the coaching staff—led by head coach Jamal Sellami—was focused on rotating the squad to enhance player fitness and tactical sharpness. Jordan is set to face Oman on Thursday, June 5 at 7 PM (Jordan time) at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. The team will then return to Amman to host Iraq on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:15 PM at Amman International Stadium. Currently, Jordan sits second in Group B with 13 points, trailing South Korea, which leads with 16 points. Iraq follows with 12 points, Oman with 10, Palestine with 6, and Kuwait at the bottom with 5 points. Under the current qualifying format, the top two teams from each group earn direct qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the third- and fourth-placed teams will advance to an additional qualification round.
