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The match

A heavyweight showdown awaits in Al Khor as two AFC nations bound for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ go head-to-head, with Saudi Arabia’s Green Falcons taking on Jordan’s Nashama in a highly anticipated semi-final clash.

Under Hervé Renard, Saudi Arabia stormed out of the blocks with back-to-back group-stage victories before rotating their squad in a narrow 1–0 defeat to Morocco. The Saudis were then pushed to their limits in the quarter-finals, edging past Palestine in extra time. With Salem Al Dawsari in scintillating form, Renard’s side remain a constant attacking threat and one of the tournament’s most dangerous teams going forward.

Jordan arrive as the top-scoring team in the competition with nine goals, but their quarter-final victory over Iraq came at a significant cost. Star forward Yazan Al Naimat suffered a serious knee injury, dealing a major blow to a Nashama side that has impressed with its intensity, discipline, and attacking efficiency throughout the tournament.

Players to watch

In a Jordan squad full of standout performers, Adham Al Quraishi has emerged as a quiet revelation. The 30-year-old right-back, recently capped at international level, delivered a composed and resilient performance against Iraq, winning key duels and handling sustained pressure with maturity and confidence.

For Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Kanno continues to be influential at both ends of the pitch. The elegant midfielder is among the tournament’s leading scorers with three goals and provides balance, vision, and physical presence in midfield, perfectly complementing the creativity and flair of Al Dawsari.

What they said

“There are no easy matches in this competition. Every game is difficult. Our job is to give everything on the pitch and hope for the best.” - Ali Majrashi, Saudi Arabia defender

“We deserve to be in the semi-finals; we didn’t get here by luck. The next match will be very tough, and we’ll prepare properly to deliver a performance worthy of Jordan.” - Mohammad Abu Hashish, Jordan midfielder

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