Nashama set to arrive in Amman Friday following first-ever World Cup qualification
The Jordan Football Association announced that the national team, the Nashama, will return to the capital, Amman, on Friday afternoon following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the first in the country's history.
The team's landmark achievement came after a series of standout performances starting from the 2024 AFC Asian Cup and the following World Cup qualification games.
Jordanians are now eagerly awaiting the team's return on Friday, with a large public and official reception expected in celebration of the historic milestone.
Jordan will face Iraq next Tuesday, June 10, at 9:15 PM local time in the final fixture of Group B's qualifying games.
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