Jordan Beats Iraq to Book Arab Cup Semifinal Clash with Saudi, Sparks Nationwide Jubilation
12 December 2025
Match Recap
Jordan's supporters lit up the Arab Cup 2025 quarterfinal as the Nashama defeated Iraq 1-0 in Doha, Qatar.
Jordan advanced to the semifinals to face Saudi Arabia on Monday after the Saudis eliminated Palestine 2-1.
At Education City Stadium, the Jordanian celebrations were electric, with cheers and traditional chants filling the air as the team sealed a spot in the last four.
Not only inside the stadium, but also around the venue, large crowds joined the celebration with fervor and pride.
On the pitch, players celebrated with the Jordan flag, a powerful image of triumph and national identity, underscoring that this qualification is more than a result—it is a moment that unites players and fans.
Ali Alwan, who scored the only goal, later appeared in a video congratulating the people of Jordan and urging continued support in the semifinal.
Punchline: If clean sheets were currency, Jordan just minted a fortune.
Punchline: The stadium roared so loud the referee briefly needed sunglasses from the glare of pride.
