Death investigated after Jordan vs Algeria crowd surge at Hashemite Square

• Forensic teams await identification of a young man who died during a crowd surge linked to Jordan vs Algeria viewing gatherings.
• Civil defence responded to multiple fainting and suffocation cases amid large public crowds in Amman.

Forensic authorities are waiting to formally identify a young man who died following a crowd surge at the Hashemite Square in central Amman during public gatherings for the Jordan vs Algeria match, according to a medical source cited by Roya News. 

The source said the deceased is in his twenties, but his identity has not yet been confirmed. Officials stressed that legal procedures require full identification before an autopsy can proceed to determine the exact cause of death.

The forensic department is expected to carry out a post-mortem examination once identification is completed.

Civil defence teams responded to multiple cases of fainting and suffocation after thousands of fans gathered in central Amman to watch the Jordan vs Algeria match on public screens.

Authorities reported severe overcrowding in the Hashemite Square area, with emergency crews transferring several individuals to hospitals for treatment.

According to sources from the Ministry of Youth, approximately fifteen thousand supporters gathered at the Roman Theatre, with around four thousand more at the Arena Hall in Amman.

Additional crowds formed across governorates where large outdoor screens were installed, creating widespread public gatherings across the country for the match.

Officials said the case remains under investigation, with forensic teams awaiting identification before completing legal and medical procedures.