Moroccan جمال السلامي leads Jordan to the World Cup for the first time in its history
— Coach جمال السلامي has guided the Jordanian national team to a historic achievement by officially qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, marking the first time in their history. The “Nashama” secured a significant away victory against Oman with a 3-0 scoreline, coinciding with Iraq’s loss to South Korea, which ended 2-0, during the ninth round of the Asian qualifiers.
السلامي, who took charge during a critical moment, succeeded in transforming the team into a genuine competitive force, ending a wait of over 40 years and making Jordan the first Arab team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The national team boosted its tally to 16 points, placing them second in Group B, on equal footing with South Korea and with an unassailable lead over their closest rivals, ensuring their passage with one match left in the group stage.
Ali Alwan shone by scoring all three goals in the 45+7, 51, and 64 minutes, granting Jordan a valuable victory and sending a clear message that the team has entered a new phase of technical maturity and confidence.
The streets of Jordan erupted in celebration, with festivities kicking off in every city to mark this long-awaited moment. After the match, السلامي stated that “the players fought for the jersey, playing for every Jordanian,” emphasizing that this qualification is just the beginning of what lies ahead.
With this achievement, the Jordanian national team enters history through wide open doors, proving that vision and discipline can turn the impossible into reality.
