article author: Mohammed Fayad Author: Thu, 2026-06-04 17: 17 RIYADH: Once the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw was finalized, it was already seen within the Jordan camp as a monumental task to qualify for the knockout stages. But when Yazan Al-Naimat ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in late December, optimism quickly gave way to concern among Jordanian fans. With his participation in the World Cup touch-and-go until the very end, it was announced just weeks before the finalization of the tournament squads that Al-Naimat would indeed miss the tournament. Main category: Sport Football Tags: World Cup 2026 Jordan Special



