Jordan’s Arab Cup performance has Argentina's fans on edge ahead of 2026 World Cup

• Mohannad Abu Taha scores an impressive free-kick for Jordan in the Arab Cup.
• Argentinian fans on social media react with shock and admiration.
• Jordan now considered a legitimate threat after being drawn in the same World Cup group as Argentina.

A spectacular free-kick goal by Jordanian midfielder Mohannad Abu Taha against Kuwait in the Arab Cup has drawn the attention of football fans far beyond the region, with Argentinian supporters taking to social media to react.

The popular Argentinian football page AtaqueFutbolero posted a clip of the goal on X, writing, “PLEASE, JORDAN'S INCREDIBLE FREE-KICK GOAL TODAY IN THE ARAB CUP.” The post quickly went viral among Argentinian fans, who were both impressed and slightly apprehensive given that Jordan and Argentina are now in the same group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 POR FAVOR, EL GOLAZO DE TIRO LIBRE DE JORDANIA HOY EN LA COPA ÁRABE. pic.twitter.com/n5ASceJfT5

— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) December 6, 2025

Many fans responded with a mix of admiration and humor, “Jordan world champion, save this tweet,” one wrote. Another joked, “I advise the players on the Argentinian national team to eat the popular Jordanian dish before the match. It’s called ‘mansaf.’ After eating it, they’ll feel like they have 1000 horsepower. That’s the secret.”

Les aconsejo a los jugadores de la selección argentina que coman el plato popular jordano antes del partido. Se llama “mansaf”. Después de comerlo van a sentir una energía de 1000 caballos. Ese es el secreto. pic.twitter.com/HYohykzbXa

—  (@KhaledAlqaisi) December 6, 2025

Jordania campeón del mundo, guarde este tweet.

— Daniel Cardona (@danielitcardona) December 6, 2025

Other comments highlighted the challenge Jordan now poses, “There we go, Argentina will fall in the first round,” “It was a pleasure, at least, to have made it to the group stage,” and “That’s exactly why I said we got stuck with a tough group. We screwed up, guys.”

Yo por eso dije que nos tocó un grupo complicado.

— elfordpro10 (@elfordpro101) December 7, 2025

 fue un placer al menos haber llegado a fase de grupos

— VO FUMA (@Martin76476061) December 6, 2025

Ya esta, Argentina caira en la 1 ronda 

— Dion Guilherme (@DionGuilhe67570) December 6, 2025

Cagamos muchachos

— Reteguista (@Tomasonini) December 7, 2025

This reaction signals a new level of recognition for Jordanian football, with fans around the world acknowledging that the Nashama are now a legitimate opponent on the global stage. Their performance in the Arab Cup has positioned them as a team that cannot be underestimated, particularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup clash with Argentina.