Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time

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Jordan qualify for the World Cup for the first time at the 11th attempt after South Korea beat Iraq 2-0, confirming the Jordanian’s progress to the finals. (X@esthybella1)
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Jordan’s fans cheer as they watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match against Oman on big screens at the Prince Hamza hall in the Sports City in Amman on June 5, 2025. (AFP)
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Updated 05 June 2025
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Jordan qualify for World Cup for first time

  • Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick in Jordan's 3-0 win over Oman earlier on Thursday

AMMAN: Jordan have qualified for the World Cup for the first time at the 11th attempt after South Korea's 2-0 win over Iraq confirmed the west Asian nation's progress to the finals.

Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick in Jordan's 3-0 win over Oman earlier on Thursday before South Korea's win in Basra confirmed the country's progress to the 2026 finals in North America.

The Jordanians can no longer be overtaken in second place in Group B by third-placed Iraq.