Jordan tops group in World Cup Qualifiers after Iraq-Kuwait draw

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Published: 2024-09-11 00:02

Last Updated: 2024-09-11 00:54


Al-Nashama celebrate after a win in the AFC Cup. (February, 2024) (Photo: AFP)
Al-Nashama celebrate after a win in the AFC Cup. (February, 2024) (Photo: AFP)

The match between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti national teams ended in a 0-0 draw in the second round of the World Cup qualifying final stage.

The draw puts the Jordanian National Team (Al-Nashama) at the top of Group B on goal difference over South Korea and Iraq.

The national football team secured a valuable 3-1 victory against Palestine in their match held in Malaysia during the second round of the 2026 World Cup qualifying stage.

In the match, Jordan took an early lead in the 4th minute with a goal by Yazan Naimat. However, Palestine responded with an equalizer in the 41st minute, scored by Wisam Abu Ali.

In the second half, Jordan regained the lead when Naimat scored the second, before Noor Al-Rawabdeh added the third.