Jordan and Uzbekistan have made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. Fans are celebrating this incredible achievement as both teams book their spots for the 2026 tournament. A new chapter begins in football!
A New Chapter in Football History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be a special one, as Jordan and Uzbekistan have qualified for the tournament for the first time ever. Their historic achievement adds excitement to what will already be the biggest World Cup ever, with 48 teams competing in the United States, Mexico, and Canada next year.
How Jordan and Uzbekistan Secured Their Places
Uzbekistan’s Safe Draw Against UAE
For Uzbekistan, the task was simple avoid defeat against the United Arab Emirates. They did just that by finishing the match in a 0-0 draw, which was enough to guarantee their spot in the 2026 World Cup. Ranked 57th in the world, Uzbekistan had previously come close to qualifying for the 2006 World Cup but missed out due to a controversial refereeing decision.
Jordan’s Big Win and a Helping Hand
Jordan had a tougher challenge. They needed to beat Oman and hope Iraq lost to South Korea. Luckily, both things happened Jordan won 3-0, and South Korea defeated Iraq 2-0, securing Jordan’s first-ever World Cup spot. Ranked 62nd, Jordan has played World Cup qualifiers since 1986 but never made it until now.
South Korea Keeps Its Record Going
South Korea also joined the list of qualified teams by beating Iraq. This marks their 11th consecutive World Cup appearance. They continue to be one of Asia’s top football nations and a regular at the biggest stage in football.
A Look Back at Uzbekistan and Jordan’s Journey
Uzbekistan’s Past Disappointments
Uzbekistan became independent in 1991 and played their first international match in 1992. In the 2006 qualifiers, they were close to reaching the World Cup but were eliminated due to an away goal rule after a replay ordered by FIFA. Since then, they’ve been regulars at the Asian Cup, reaching the semi-finals in 2011 and the quarterfinals in recent editions.
Jordan’s Long Wait Ends
Jordan has been trying to qualify for the World Cup for decades. Their closest chance before now was in 2014, when they lost a play-off to Uruguay. However, in recent years, they’ve shown improvement, finishing as runners-up in the last Asian Cup.
Teams That Have Qualified So Far
These are the teams that have already confirmed their spots in the 2026 World Cup:
- Argentina
- United States (host)
- Mexico (host)
- Canada (host)
- Uzbekistan
- Jordan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Iran
- New Zealand
What Comes Next
With more qualifying matches ahead, the full list of 48 teams will be confirmed in the coming months. But for now, Jordan and Uzbekistan are celebrating their historic achievements, and fans are already dreaming of seeing their nations on football’s biggest stage.
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