Jordan fans in Arlington celebrate before historic World Cup match
Argentina and Jordan fans excited for the Dallas match
Their excitement and passion were on full display, with chanting, singing, and cheering for the defending World Cup champions. More of the same is expected on Friday night as the fans prepare for Saturday’s match against Jordan.
ARLINGTON, Texas - Despite already being eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, fans from Jordan are hyped about Saturday’s World Cup match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium. Here’s why.
Jordan celebrates World Cup history
What we know:
Jordan’s fans are hosting an event at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington on Friday.
The free festival hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board will celebrate the country’s historic, first-ever qualification for the world’s largest sporting event.
The team secured their spot by scoring 32 goals and winning eight out of 16 total matches across the qualifiers, led by top scorer Ali Olwan.
Jordan’s debut ended after suffering back-to-back losses in Group J against Austria and Algeria.
Still, fans are hyped about Saturday’s matchup against Argentina at Dallas Stadium.
Argentina fans prepare for World Cup match in Texas
Hundreds of Argentina soccer fans gathered at Klyde Warren Park ahead of Saturday’s match against Jordan. Team superstar Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race after breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record on Monday at Dallas Stadium.
What they're saying:
The Jordan fans that FOX 4 talked to on Friday are from all around the world. Some are here from Jordan, and others are from Canada or Australia.
They all said they are proud to see their small Middle Eastern country flourish.
"Originally, I was an Argentina fan since I was a kid because Jordan was never in the World Cup. So now it’s like I’m a big fan of Messi and Argentina, and they’re playing against Jordan. So, it’s like the biggest moment in my football history," said Amer Alazzam, a Jordan fan.
"I hope we can make a good representation for Jordan, all the Jordanians. They are loving the team, and they are very happy to support them," added Rami Alazzam.
The two fans are optimistic about Jordan’s future World Cup appearances.
"The whole country now has the spirit that we can be playing at that level, and there are many changes inside the country to support that. So, I think Jordan will be in the next World Cup and the one after," Amer Alazzam said.
What's next:
Jordan’s players will get one last practice in on Friday night at the SMU soccer facility.
The Source: FOX 4's Alex Boyer gathered information for this story by talking to fans from Jordan at Levitt Pavilion in Arlington.