Jordan secured their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup with a perfect record in Group C after defeating Egypt 3-0. They first beat the United Arab Emirates 2-0, then overcame Kuwait 3-1, and concluded the group stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Egypt at the Al Bayt Stadium, with goals from Mohammad Abu Hashish, Mohammad Abu Zraiq (Shararh), and Ali Olwan from the penalty spot. Under the guidance of Jamal Sellami, Jordan demonstrated team solidity and capitalized on opponents' errors, leaving a convincing impression ahead of their World Cup debut. In the next quarter-final, they could face Algeria, both of Argentina's rivals in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Algeria confirmed their status as defending champions by thrashing Bahrain 5-1 in a dominant performance.
