Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Jordan: FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semifinalists boost World Cup 2026 credentials with strong showing in Qatar

Jordan’s stock in Asian football has been on a steady rise over the last few years. They had a breakthrough run to the quarterfinals in the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, also held in Qatar. Then they reached the final of the 2023 Asian Cup, which was held in Qatar, and were beaten by the hosts. 

Following that, Jordan qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – marking the first time ever the nation has reached the global showpiece finals. 

And now, the team have asserted their credentials as a side with the ability to compete at any level by reaching the last four stage of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, once again in Qatar. They topped a group that included UAE, Egypt and Kuwait before getting the better of Iraq in the quarterfinals. 

As they prepare for their debut World Cup, nothing would be better than reaching the final of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 six months before the World Cup starts.