Amman, March 26 (Petra) -- The Al-Nashama have taken a significant stride in their World Cup odyssey, battling to a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate against South Korea in a crucial away clash in Seoul.

This result has ignited a surge of hope among Jordanian fans, who now see a tangible pathway to the hallowed grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

The stars aligned further for Jordan, as the outcome of the Iraq-Palestine fixture tilted favorably, bolstering their bid for direct qualification.

With this pivotal point secured, Jordan now commands the second rung on the group ladder, trailing only South Korea (16 points), and maintaining a crucial buffer over Iraq (12), Oman (10), Palestine (6), and Kuwait (5).

The qualification playbook dictates that the top two sides from each group earn direct passage to the World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams face a gauntlet of Asian playoffs.

Analysts now posit that Jordan is within striking distance of the World Cup dream, with two decisive showdowns looming against Oman and Iraq in June.

Coaches and supporters, in interviews with Petra, have lauded the team’s resilient display, attributing their ascent to the unwavering backing of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein.

National team tactician Ahmed Hayel remarked that the World Cup dream is now tantalizingly close, thanks to the recent results, especially the hard-earned point on foreign soil.

Goalkeeping guru Louay Al-Amayreh asserted that the point gleaned from Korea provides a substantial advantage in the qualification chase, expressing confidence in the team’s ability to clinch a berth.

Supporter Mosleh Farihat observed that Jordan is now on the precipice of qualification, with the Korea stalemate and Iraq’s stumble significantly enhancing their prospects.

//Petra// AA


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