Jordan lose Arab Cup final, face Argentina at World Cup in 6 months | OneFootball

This Thursday, the FIFA Arab Cup was decided, an official tournament played by national teams from the Middle East, belonging to both Asia and Africa. In an epic finale, Morocco was crowned champion after defeating Jordan in extra time, 3 to 2.

The last semifinalist in Qatar 2022 presented with an alternative squad and did not feature its main stars, such as Hakimi, Bounou, or Ziyech, and had as its main figure its legendary 35-year-old striker, Abderrazak Hamdallah, who scored twice after coming off the bench.

Both teams had their moments, with Morocco taking the lead 4 minutes into the game with a goal from Oussama Tannane, and Jordan turning it around with a double from their striker, Ali Olwan, in the second half. Towards the end of regular time, Hamdallah equalized to take the match into extra time.

At the start of extra time, Jordan scored right from the kickoff, but the goal was disallowed by VAR, and around the 100th minute, the former Al Ittihad forward's double allowed Morocco to celebrate and be crowned champion for the second time in its history, following the title it won in 2012.

For Jordan, it marks the end of a highly positive tournament six months ahead of the World Cup, where they will face the Argentina National Team, having won five consecutive matches on their way to the final, registering victories against the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Egypt in the Group Stage, against Iraq in the quarterfinals, and against Saudi Arabia in the semifinals.

Meanwhile, this alternative Morocco, which will also have its place in the 2026 World Cup, achieved victories against Comoros and Morocco, as well as a draw against Oman in the group stage, and overcame Syria and the United Arab Emirates before this victory in the FIFA Arab Cup final against Jordan.

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