Football beyond mainstream
In a pivotal match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 on March 20, 2025, at the Amman International Stadium. This victory solidifies Jordan’s hold on the second qualification spot in Group B, keeping the pressure on group leaders South Korea. Match Highlights:Jordan got off to a flying start with…
In a tense semi-final match of the Gulf Champions League, Al-Ettifaq’s journey came to an end on Wednesday evening as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Iraq’s Duhok. The decisive goal was scored in the dying moments of the game, with Duhok’s Peter Korkis finding the back of the net in the 90+5th minute. The…
The final eight teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, with the champions to be crowned on March 2. The first quarter-final on Saturday will see Saudi Arabia take on China PR. Saudi Arabia, who topped Group B, are looking to add a fourth title to their collection, having last won in 2018. Meanwhile, China…
