Despite a strong first-half performance at the Amman International Stadium, Pakistan faced a devastating defeat against Jordan in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. Initially trailing 2-0, Pakistan’s hopes were dashed as they conceded five unanswered goals to Jordan, marking their heaviest loss in the campaign so far.
Jordan’s dominant 7-0 victory propelled them to second place in Group ‘G’, with Pakistan remaining at the bottom of the standings. Head coach Stephen Constantine had envisioned a better performance from his team following their previous encounter with Jordan, but the disappointing result has prompted a reassessment of strategies.
Jordan’s relentless attack exposed Pakistan’s defensive vulnerabilities, with Mousa Al Tamari leading the charge with a hat-trick. The loss highlighted Constantine’s plea for a resumption of the national league in Pakistan to provide his players with regular competitive opportunities.
Despite Pakistan’s efforts to counterattack, Jordan maintained control throughout the match. Pakistan’s hopes further dwindled when striker Fareedullah suffered a broken collarbone at halftime, forcing an early substitution.
Jordan continued to dominate in the second half, extending their lead to 5-0 with goals from Saeed Al Rosan and Ali Olwan. Al Tamari secured his third goal of the match, while Mohammad Abu Zraiq sealed Pakistan’s fate with a brilliant free-kick.
With only the top two finishers in each group advancing to the next round of qualifiers, Saudi Arabia moved closer to qualification after a draw with Tajikistan. Despite Rustam Soirov’s late equalizer for Tajikistan, Saudi Arabia remains on the brink of securing their spot in the next stage of the qualifiers.
