Jordan qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup for first time

Jordan has officially qualified to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after Iraq lost to South Korea just now, making it mathematically impossible for Jordan to lose the first two direct qualification spots in the Group B of the third round of AFC World Cup Qualifiers.

This marks the first-ever World Cup qualification for Jordan. They previously came close in 2013 against Uruguay in the play-off match.

Jordan also became the first Arab nation to officially qualify for the upcoming edition of the global competition.

The Jordanian National Football Team, dubbed as “The Nashama”, meaning the chivalrous, has been on a steady rise over the last years.

They scored their best-ever finish in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup by getting second place after losing to hosts Qatar.

Citizens took it to the streets to celebrate the historic achievement, with many areas in the capital Amman currently deadlocked in Traffic due to the overwhelming numbers and wild celebrations.

“I wholeheartedly congratulate the sons and daughters of our dear nation on our national football team’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup,” His Majesty King Abdullah II said in a statement following Jordan’s historic achievement.

“This historic qualification reflects the dedication and talent of a team we are proud of — players and staff alike,” the King said on his official X account.

He also extended special thanks to the loyal Jordanian fans, calling them the team's unwavering support system.

“The Nashama have always been — and will remain — true to their promise,” the King said.