Jordan secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Palestine in the AFC World Cup qualifiers, strengthening their position in Group B and putting pressure on group leaders South Korea. The match, held on [insert date] at [insert location], saw a dynamic performance from Jordan as they consolidated the second qualification spot for the 2026 World Cup.
The game started with Yazan Al Arab opening the scoring for Jordan in the third minute, setting the tone for a commanding performance. Abdallah Nasib doubled Jordan’s advantage, further establishing their dominance. Despite their efforts, Palestine struggled to find their footing in the match. Tamer Seyam managed to pull one back for Palestine, but it was Mousa Al Ta’mari who completed the scoring, sealing the win for Jordan.
Palestine, despite qualifying for the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time in 2024, have had a challenging run in the World Cup qualifiers. They remain winless with only three points from seven games. Their defeat against Jordan underscores the difficulties they face in advancing further in the tournament.
Jordan's victory brings them level on points with Iraq, both standing at 12 points, just three points behind South Korea, who lead Group B with 15 points. Meanwhile, Iraq were held to a 2-2 draw by Kuwait, a result that keeps them from closing the gap on South Korea.
South Korea's captain, Son Heung-min, acknowledged the competitive nature of the qualifiers despite their lead.
“People may think this qualification round is easy, but we have to work so hard for every match,” Son Heung-min stated, emphasizing the challenges his team faces.
