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Jordan vs. Iraq: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming World Qualifier Match
The Jordanian and Iraqi national teams will face off this Thursday in the highest-stakes game of the tournament yet. What’s on the line? For Iraq, it’s a chance to keep their World Cup dreams alive, while for Jordan, a decisive win would secure their place in the top two in the bracket, allowing them a shot at the 2026 World Cup!
The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
The game will determine which teams will join hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States at the 2026 World Cup.
The rivalry heats up as both Iraq and Jordan boast top scorers, with Aymen Hussein for Iraq and Yazan Al-Naimat for Jordan, each having scored seven goals in the tournament (tied for fourth place among all teams). The last time these teams met, Jordan clinched a nail-biting 3-2 victory in the closing minutes of the Asian Cup qualifiers.
The pressure is on, and no one feels it more than the fans.
Both sides have been engaging in intense smack talk, with Iraqi fans boasting that Jordan won’t score a single goal, while Jordanians counter that on Thursday, the Iraqi team will be eating some mansaf to console themselves after their defeat. The Soccer Teams Iraq and Jordan played 19 Games since 2006. Among them, Iraq won 6 games (Total Goals 21, PPG 1.1), Jordan won 4 (Total Goals 23, PPG 1.2)
As both sides prepare for this crucial match, join in on the action on our post, and get ready for match day this Thursday at 19:35. Don’t miss out!
