Pakistan’s hopes for a great start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers were crushed today when Jordan defeated them 3-0 at the Jinnah Sports Stadium in Islamabad.
The visitors wasted little time establishing their supremacy. Mousa Tamari scored twice in the first half, giving Jordan a comfortable advantage. The first goal came from a well-placed shot beyond the area, while the second was a precise finish following a quick counter-attack. Pakistan failed to produce clear opportunities and found it tough to penetrate a tenacious Jordanian defense.
Any possibility of a Pakistani comeback diminished further in the second half, as Ali Olwan converted a penalty to increase Jordan’s advantage to 3-0. Jordan controlled possession throughout the duration of the match, while Pakistan urgently sought a consolation goal, but the score stayed unchanged at the end.
This win provides Jordan a big advantage in Group G of the qualifications, while Pakistan will need to regroup and find a means to recover in their remaining matches.
