The Jordanian Football Federation Issues a Statement Regarding Jordan-Iraq Relations - Jordan News
Finally, while we support our national team in their pursuit of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with all the resources at our disposal, we emphasize the importance of upholding sportsmanship and the deep-rooted Arab relations. We also extend our best wishes for the success of all other Arab teams in their journey through the 2026 World Cup qualifiers."
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