Jordan outplays Pakistan in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match by 3-0 at Jinnah Stadium Islamabad

[The Bald Eagle]

A big match for Pakistan, a lose here could shatter the dreams of qualification
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Pakistan host Asian Cup finalist, Jordan, in their home ground Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, on March 21 as the two teams collide over a FIFA World Cup qualification match.

According to analysts and experts, Jordan is the favorite to win, but the margin of victory is yet to be determined.

Pakistan Football Coach Gives a Reality Check to Football Fans in the Country
Jordan played in the Final of the Asian Cup and lost to Qatar 3-1, which was a surprise to this continent’s football supporters as the majority expected South Korea to proceed from the Semi-Final and challenge the previous World Cup hosts in the Final.

Pakistan wrote history in October when they defeated Cambodia, 1-0, in the 1st round of the World Cup qualifier. They proceeded to the 2nd round for the first time in the country’s existence.

The team’s head coach, Stephen Constantine, told the stakeholders that his objective is to make the green nation qualify for the next Asian Cup, while the emotional audience is confused as to why the country can’t reach the World Cup itself.

Pitch

Pakistan Sports Board, surprisingly, decided to host a ‘National Kabaddi Championship’ at the Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, a couple of weeks before the World Cup qualifier.

The tournament resulted in the pitch getting a heavy beating for multiple days. Fortunately, the pitch seems ready for the encounter on March 21.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Who will be the winner tomorrow?

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[Cricket Warrior]

Jordan is way too strong for Pakistan. If Pakistan wins here, I will consider it an upset.

 

[Hextro]

This match is shaping up to be quite a beatdown. I wouldn't be surprised if Pakistan ends up losing by a margin of more than 6-7 goals.

I heard that we haven't had a domestic football tournament for like 3-4 years now because of all the drama going on within Pakistan's football federation.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Full Time: Pakistan 0-3 Jordan

A well-deserved victory for Jordan. Despite a rough start, Pakistan showed strong competitiveness, although a goal would have been fitting given their efforts.

 

[FearlessRoar]

How can football flourish in Pakistan when there are world-class facilities

 

[Hextro]

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There were some positive moments for Pakistan, although the referee made some questionable calls in favor of Jordan. Overall, the outcome was better than I anticipated. Our goalkeeper made some impressive saves.

 

[boomboomcheema]

Off topic comment, this further ridicules Modi's India policy to dismiss Pakistan as some pariah in Global affairs. Elite Level Football teams visiting Pakistan and FIFA ties being played in Pakistan are much more high profile events than lame Champions Trophy of Cricket and visit of Cricket team from Third World India.

Outside of Cricket which itself has a very small global outreach, India has zero clout or influence against Pakistan.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

This match is shaping up to be quite a beatdown. I wouldn't be surprised if Pakistan ends up losing by a margin of more than 6-7 goals.

I heard that we haven't had a domestic football tournament for like 3-4 years now because of all the drama going on within Pakistan's football federation.

Well, thankfully we didn't last with that big a margin.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Full Time: Pakistan 0-3 Jordan

A well-deserved victory for the Asian Cup finalists. Despite a rough start, Pakistan showed strong competitiveness, although a goal would have been fitting given their efforts.

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[FearlessRoar]

Full Time: Pakistan 0-3 Jordan

A well-deserved victory for Jordan. Despite a rough start, Pakistan showed strong competitiveness, although a goal would have been fitting given their efforts.

Jordan outplayed Pakistan by 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match here at the Jinnah Stadium of Pakistan Sports Complex on Thursday

Jordan’s ace player Mousa Al Tamari scored two goals while his country mate Ali Olwan posted a goal in the game.

At the start of the first half, Tamari hit an early goal in the 2nd minute of the game. Tamari, on a pass from Al-Mardi, shot high into the air, leaving no chance of defense, thus opening the account for Jordan.

It was just seven minutes passed when Jordan won a penalty and Ali Olwan hit it high into the air to extend the lead by 2-0 in the 9th minute of the first half. Jordan was up against Pakistan with 2-0 at the end of the first half.

As time passed by into the second half, Pakistani players tried with all their might to score goals but unfortunately went unlucky and it was once again Tamari who received a pass from Al Naimat and hit the ball high into the net for Jordan’s third goal in the 86th minute.

Pakistan team goalkeeper Yousaf Ijaz Butt performed top notch during the match and saved many ‘sure goals’ including a penalty. Jordan’s Musa Al-Altmari was declared player of the match.

Jordan were in third place with four points in Group G of the Asian qualifiers while Pakistan was at the bottom after losing all their three games. Pakistan would now travel to Jordan for the away fixture on March 26.

The Shaheens need to win their remaining three games, which includes matches against Saudi Arabia and Tajikistan, in order to remain in the hunt for the World Cup.

It may be mentioned that Jordan football team visited Pakistan after a gap of 18 years as they last toured in 2006.
The second match between Pakistan and Jordan will be played in Jordan on March 26.

Jordan outplayed Pakistan in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match by 3-0

Jordan outplayed Pakistan in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match by 3-0

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[Kianig89]

Pakistan football stays where it was two decades ago and highly unlikely to get any progress in the era of PUBG and tiktok

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan football stays where it was two decades ago and highly unlikely to get any progress in the era of PUBG and tiktok

Yep we have changed our priorities.

 

[BouncerGuy]

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[BouncerGuy]

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[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan look to build on home performance away in Jordan

Pakistan are slowly coming to grips with the level of football in the second round of 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying and after their best result so far in Group ‘G’, Stephen Constantine’s men would be looking to do even better when they face Jordan on Thursday.

Jordan won the reverse fixture in Islamabad 3-0 on Tuesday and welcome Pakistan to the Amman International Stadium for their first international match since their historic run to the AFC Asian Cup final last month.

The Jordanian side had an audience with King Abdullah II on Monday in a celebration of their first-ever appearance in the final of Asia’s blue-riband tournament, where they lost to Qatar.

And playing in front of their home fans for the first time since the Asian Cup, Hussein Ammouta’s men would be looking to complete the double against Pakistan, who are rock-bottom in the group.

Pakistan, competing for the first time in the second round of qualifying, have lost all three of their matches so far, having opened with a 4-0 defeat in Saudi Arabia before being thrashed 6-1 at home by Tajikistan.

But in the game against Jordan, they showed they’re coming to terms with the standard at this level and Constantine was hopeful his charges would continue to improve.

“This is going to be our sixth game since I arrived, and every game we are a little bit better,” he told reporters on Monday. “The players have given absolutely everything in the seven months I’ve been with the team.”

Pakistan were undone by two early goals in their home fixture, with Jordan grabbing a third late on. But they defended bravely and created some chances of their own to raise hopes of better days ahead as the team continues to gel during every international window.

Pakistan, however, have a defensive conundrum with centre-back Abdullah Iqbal suspended for the game due to accumulation of yellow cards.

While Pakistan are using these matches against the Asian elite as preparation for the third-round of qualifying for the 2027 Asian Cup, Jordan have higher aims as they are looking to finish among the top two teams in Group ‘G’ and advance to the next round of qualifying for the 48-team World Cup in United States, Canada in Mexico.

Having picked up just a point from their opening two qualifier, Jordan kick-started their campaign with victory against Pakistan last week. Tougher tests lie ahead in the form of Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia, and Jordan can’t affort to slip-up against Pakistan.

Jordan can claim second spot at the conclusion of this round of matches with a victory if Tajikistan suffer defeat against Saudi Arabia in the other group game.

“We’re looking to continue our ascent as a national team and play like we did at the Asian Cup,” Ammouta told reporters on Monday.

Ammouta will also have his eyes on the goals column against Pakistan as his side looks to improve its goal difference.

“We respect our rivals,” he said. “We are striving to achieve victory and score as many goals as possible.”

In the group’s other fixture, Saudi Arabia, who have won all three games so far, can secure their spot in the next stage if they can complete back-to-back wins over Tajikistan following their win at Riyadh last week.

“We know that Tajikistan is a strong team and has been improving,” Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini said. “It will be a tough game for us but we are looking forward to the challenge.”

SOURCE: DAWN

 

[BouncerGuy]

Another day, another defeat for Pakistan in the world of Football sports.

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