Jordan is celebrating the qualification of its soccer crew for a FIFA World Cup for the primary time following a decisive 3-0 victory in opposition to Oman.
Big celebrations erupted as followers drove their vehicles by means of 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 night time sky in a spectacular drone gentle present.
Jordan sealed their place on the penultimate day of Asian qualifying for the 2026 event, which will probably be performed in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Ali Olwin netted a hat-trick because the 2023 Asian Cup runners-up to Qatar etched their title within the historical past books.
They secured their spot within the World Cup when South Korea defeated Iraq, additionally on Thursday, 2-0.
Jordan’s gamers Abdallah Nasib, Yazan Al-Naimat and Muhannad Abu Taha have a good time after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory in Oman (Ameen Ahmed/NurPhoto through Getty Photos)
The royal courtroom revealed footage of King Abdullah II sporting a nationwide crew 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 expensive individuals on our nationwide soccer crew’s qualification for the World Cup finals,” he wrote on social media platform X.
“This historic qualification is well-deserved by our crew, 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 crew’s World Cup qualifier match in opposition to Oman, on the Jordanian embassy in London, throughout a working go to to Europe
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— The Jordan Occasions (@jordantimes) June 5, 2025
Jordan World Cup qualification ‘about time’
Sohad Idrissi, a 48-year-old housewife who watched the sport along with her siblings, beamed with satisfaction as she informed AFP that her aspect had performed “an attractive sport and deserved to qualify for the World Cup”.
“At this time the enjoyment is two-fold: there’s the enjoyment of Eid al-Adha, and the enjoyment of Nashama qualifying,” she stated, utilizing a nickname for the Jordanian crew.
Fadi Qalanzi, a 21-year-old college scholar, referred to as the win “a dream that’s lastly coming true”.
“Our crew placed on an attractive efficiency, they usually really 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 crew,” he stated.
“It’s an awesome alternative for our crew 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,” stated 55-year-old instructor Nashat Badr.
Jordanians watch their nationwide soccer crew play in opposition to Oman on a display in Amman, Jordan (Alaa al-Sukhni/Reuters)
Uzbekistan additionally attain first FIFA World Cup
For Uzbekistan, a 0-0 draw in opposition to 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 crew 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 sport to play.
A win of their closing match in Amman, Jordan, in opposition to 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 robotically for subsequent summer season’s event, 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 in opposition to China to carry fourth spot in Group C.
