JORDAN NEWS

2026 World Cup: Who has qualified and who can make it?

Which teams are in the World Cup? Which ones have close to qualifying? Breaking it all down, region by region.

JUNE 11 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup: Jordan, Uzbekistan clinch first ever spots; South Korea in

Three teams – Jordan, South Korea, and Uzbekistan – have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, booking their respective spots for next year's 48...

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

South Korea handles Jordan without star forwards and Australia wins in Popovic's first game

South Korea has beaten Jordan 2-0 without injured English Premier League stars Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan and topped its group in Asian World Cup qualifying

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Afif's hat trick of penalties secures Qatar back-to-back Asian Cup titles after beating Jordan 3-1

Akram Afif scored a hat trick of penalties to secure back-to-back Asian Cup titles for Qatar in a 3-1 win against Jordan

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Pressure is on Jurgen Klinsmann after South Korea stunned by Jordan in Asian Cup semis

Former U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's tactics were heavily criticized by South Korea's media and fans alike during the uninspiring group stag...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Jordan advances to first Asian Cup semifinals; Australia faces South Korea

Son Heung-min gave South Korea a dramatic 2-1 win over Australia after extra time in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup.

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Australia beats Jordan 2-1 in warm-up for World Cup playoff

Australia’s Socceroos have warmed up for next week’s World Cup playoff against United Arab Emirates with a 2-1 comeback win over Jordan

JUNE 2, 2022 • Associated Press

RHP Jordan Dubberly battles back from injuries to earn spot in rotation for No. 19 Hurricanes Jordan Dubberly has overcome two major injuries to find himself in the rotation for the 19th-ranked Miami Hurricanes.

APRIL 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

D.C. United’s new boss was raised in Argentina’s rich soccer culture and on Jordan’s Bulls MLS's youngest coach drew inspiration from the great playmakers, including Michael Jordan.

MARCH 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Rio Grande 96, St. Mary's (TX) 67 ST. MARY'S (TX) (0-1)Beckford 0-3 0-0 0, Caron 4-7 7-8 18, Djikine 2-8 5-11 10, Jordan 5-7 1-2 11, McDougal 4-8 3-4 12, Benavides 2-5 0-0 5,...

JANUARY 8, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Who is Jordan Westburg? A blossoming MLB Draft prospect from Mississippi State Jordan Westburg has steadily improved during his time at Mississippi State, and he could be a high pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

JUNE 10, 2020 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Michael Jordan: “Truly pained and plain angry” CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry.” With protesters taking to the streets across the U...

JUNE 1, 2020 • PAHOMEPAGE.COM

Michael Jordan: “Truly pained and plain angry” CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Jordan is “deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry.” With protesters taking to the streets across the U...

JUNE 1, 2020 • WIPROUD.COM

NBA MVP Antetokounmpo, Greece open World Cup with easy win

'A great win': NBA MVP Antetokounmpo, Greece open with easy World Cup victory over Montenegro

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Former US defender Jimmy Banks dead at 54

Jimmy Banks, defender and winger who made 2 starts for US at 1990 World Cup, dies of pancreatic cancer at age 54

APRIL 26, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Jordan's Prince Ali calls for blocking Afghan candidates

Jordan's Prince Ali calls for blocking Afghan candidates

MARCH 14, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Thailand beats Bahrain in Asian Cup after changing coaches

Jordan reaches Asian Cup last 16, all to play for in Group A

JANUARY 10, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

Once a niche hobby, esports takes big stage in Vancouver

From niche hobby to a booming industry, esports takes the big stage in Vancouver

AUGUST 24, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday

Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban.

APRIL 9, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Egypt cyclist pedals to Russia to support team in World Cup

CAIRO (AP) An Egyptian cyclist has set off on Saturday from the heart of downtown Cairo heading to Moscow to support Egypt's national soccer team in the World Cup.

APRIL 7, 2018 • FOX SPORTS

Harry Redknapp hired as Jordan's manager in bid to reach 2018 World Cup

This will be Redknapp's first international coaching job.

MARCH 16, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

AP Interview: Mere force won't defeat IS, says Jordan prince

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) Extremist Islamic ideologies pose a global challenge, but can't be eradicated by military force alone, a brother of Jordan's king said Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

AP Interview: Mere force won't defeat IS, says Jordan prince

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) Extremist Islamic ideologies pose a global challenge, but can't be eradicated by military force alone, a brother of Jordan's king said Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein lodges candidacy for FIFA presidency

Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has submitted his candidacy for the FIFA presidential election.

OCTOBER 15, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

Syria top Afghanistan; Thailand continue winning ways

Osama Omari scored a hat trick and Mahmoud Al Mawas netted twice in Syria's 5-2 win over Afghanistan in a World Cup qualifying.

OCTOBER 13, 2015 • FOX SPORTS