Jordan edge past tough test with deserved win
Jordan edged past a tough opponent in a tight World Cup 2026 qualifier, securing the three points that keep their second-round hopes alive. The result follows a scrappy encounter where the side turned pressure into two clean goals. Last result: Jordan 2-3 Morocco (Dec 18, 2025).
Petković: Jordan’s win was no fluke - it was earned
Vladimir Petković, the manager, called Jordan’s win anything but luck. “Jordan were the better side - the three points are what matter,” he told reporters after the match. “We paid for early errors, but that’s football. We absorbed pressure, turned it around, and took all three.”
Jordan show character after Argentina loss
Petković praised the squad’s bounce-back mentality after the Argentina defeat. “After going behind, the players stayed calm, kept their shape, and fought back to win,” he said. “The stats were on our side - we deserved the victory.”
Austria next: a must-win clash looms
All eyes now turn to the crunch clash with Austria. “The third group game is always decisive - our meeting with Austria won’t be any different,” Petković warned. “Beating Jordan means nothing if we don’t deliver next time.”
Jordan level on points with Austria, still chasing Argentina
With the win, Jordan sit level on points with Austria, while Algeria trail by three behind Argentina - already through to the Round of 32. The race for the knockout spots remains wide open.
