ACL Blow for Jordan Star: Yazan Al-Nuaimat Sidelined by ACL Tear in Arab Cup 2025
12 December 2025
Injury update on Yazan Al-Nuaimat
The Jordan Football Association revealed the medical scan results for Yazan Al-Nuaimat.
Yazan Al-Nuaimat, a star of the Jordan national team, sustained a serious injury during Friday's Arab Cup 2025 quarterfinal against Iraq, in Qatar.
What happened on the pitch
Al-Nuaimat collapsed after a dribble in the Iraq penalty area, feeling knee pain. He underwent medical tests and attempted to continue, but cried out and left the field on a stretcher.
The Jordan Football Association announced that the medical tests and X-rays taken after the match showed an anterior cruciate ligament tear.
Jordan advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Iraq.
Punchlines: If knees could talk, they'd demand a pay raise after that run. ACLs are dramatic; they steal the show and the ball, not just the spotlight.
