Jordan's Bold Path Forward: Citizenship Promises and a 2026 World Cup Dream After the Arab Cup Final
18 December 2025
Match aftermath
Jordan's head coach, Jamal Al-Salami, said he will remain at the helm of the Nashama despite the Arab Cup 2025 final loss to Morocco.
Morocco edged Jordan 3-2 in the final at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
Coach's vision and reflections
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Al-Salami explained he came for an integrated project, with qualification for the 2026 World Cup as his first objective.
He added that developing Jordanian football would continue with more hard work in the coming years, and he is proud of the players.
Al-Salami also noted that King Abdullah II promised him Jordanian citizenship, expressing pride in leading the Nashama. A lengthy exchange with Fouzi Lekjaa, head of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, occurred on the sidelines of the trophy ceremony.
Punchline 1: If leadership were a passport, Al-Salami would stamp it “perseverance” and book a seat on the next flight to victory.
Punchline 2: The World Cup road from Doha begins with hope, humor, and a well-packed suitcase for 2026.
