Jordan celebrated his football team's qualifying match for the first time after a decisive victory over Oman 3-0, participating in the FIFA World Cup.
Huge celebrations broke out as fans drove through the Jordanian capital Amman on Thursday night and Friday, honking horns and shouting victory, while others waved the flag with victory.
"We're all with you!" and "Heroes get closer", reading the message written by the night sky during the spectacular drone lighting show.
Jordan blocked their position in the 2026 Championship on the penultimate day in Asia, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Ali Olwin, the runner-up of the 2023 Asian Cup, portrays their names in history books.
When South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 on Thursday, they secured their place in the World Cup.
The Royal Court published photos of King Abdullah II while watching the London Embassy.
I wholeheartedly congratulate our dear people on their son and daughter in the National Rugby team's qualification for the World Cup final. ” he wrote on social media platform X.
“This historic qualification is well deserved by our team, including the stars and cadres we are proud of.
“Special thanks to our loyal fans who have always supported and encouraged.”
King Abdullah under Jordan Embassy, World Cup qualifiers against Oman at Jordan Embassy in London, working in Europe
(Photo court provided by the Royal Court) pic.twitter.com/ci4jmurjqu— Jordantimes (@Jordantimes) June 5, 2025
Jordan World Cup Qualification "About Time"
Sohad Idrissi, 48, watched the game with her siblings and laughed proudly, telling AFP that her team played "a beautiful game worthy of qualifying for the World Cup."
"The joy of today is twice as good as Eid, and the joy of Nashamma's qualifying match," she said.
Fadi Qalanzi, a 21-year-old college student, called victory a "ultimate dream."
"Our team has performed well and they really deserve to be eligible," he added.
Osama Al-Shreeda, a retired civil servant in Osama, also called it a dream come true.
"I've been following Jordan football since 1978, and my relatives used to play with the national team," he said.
"This is a great opportunity for our team and its players to be recognized globally," he added, calling it an achievement not only for Jordan, but for the wider Arab region.
"It's the time, and it's the joy we've been waiting for for a long time," said Nashat Badr, a 55-year-old teacher.
Uzbekistan also participated in its first FIFA World Cup
For Uzbekistan, the 0-0 average score against the United Arab Emirates is enough to get a second automatic qualification position in Group A who is behind Iran.
Now, with the eight guaranteed qualifiers in Asia - after only four Qatar's 2022 edition, Uzbekistan is likely to strengthen its competitors.
Although most of its teams compete in the domestic league, it includes some European stars such as Rome striker Eldor Shomurodov and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Jordan's highest player is the winger Mousa Tamari of French club Rennes.
Palestine and Indonesia in the playoffs
Palestine's 2-0 victory in Kuwait maintained their hopes of reaching the first World Cup final.
The victory was thanks to goals from Tamer Seyam and Wessam Abou Ali, which means that Palestine, fifth in Group B, was one point outside the playoff qualifying position.
Aman ranked fourth in the final against Aman in Jordan, with one point ahead of Palestine and will see them finish by the opponent on Tuesday.
In the three groups, third and fourth place, they entered the fourth qualifying round of the playoffs in the third round of the AFC qualifiers of the World Cup.
The first two teams from each of the three six teams will automatically compete for next summer’s matches, while the fifth and sixth teams are eliminated.
Meanwhile, Indonesia is still at the end of the playoffs, second only to the World Cup final in the World Cup final, and they defeated China 1-0.