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Group G: Jordan 7-0 Pakistan

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Group G: Jordan 7-0 Pakistan

Amman: Riding on a hat-trick from Mousa Al Ta’mari, a dominant Jordan beat Pakistan 7-0 in a Group G match of Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Amman International Stadium in Amman on Tuesday.

Besides Tam’mari, Abu Zraiq scored a brace while Yaizan Al Naimat, Saeed Al Rosan and Ali Olwan scored one apiece.
 
The victory brightened Jordan’s chances of making it to Round 3 as they moved to second with seven with seven points, three behind Saudi Arabia and two ahead of Tajikistan. 

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Saudi Arabia; Jordan v Pakistan

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Saudi Arabia; Jordan v Pakistan

Dushanbe: Tajikistan will be looking to cause an upset when they host Saudi Arabia in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

The Central Asian side are second in the standings with four points, ahead of Jordan on goal difference following their 1-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three.

Group G: Pakistan 0-3 Jordan

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Group G: Pakistan 0-3 Jordan

Islamabad: Jordan earned their first win in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ after they defeated Pakistan 3-0 on Thursday.

The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ runners-up produced a clinical performance, going two up in the first 45 minutes before finishing the job in the second half to reignite their push for a place in the next stage, moving up to four points with the reverse fixture against Pakistan to come on Tuesday.

Preview - Group G: Pakistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group G: Pakistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Tajikistan

Islamabad: Jordan will be aiming to get their Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Group G campaign back on track when they play Pakistan in a double header starting on Thursday. 

A 1-1 draw with Tajikistan followed by a 2-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia left Hussein Ammouta’s side in third place after the opening two matches and failure to collect maximum points against Pakistan will have an adverse effect on the West Asian side's hopes of advancing to the next round.

Round 2 - Group G: Pakistan 1-6 Tajikistan

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group G: Pakistan 1-6 Tajikistan

Islamabad: Amadoni Kamalov scored twice as Tajikistan completed a comfortable 6-1 win over Pakistan as Petar Segrt’s side remained unbeaten in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Kamalov and Rustam Soirov gave Tajikistan a two goal lead inside the opening 13 minutes and, while Rahis Nabi pulled one back for the hosts at Jinnah Sports Stadium, further strikes from Parvizchon Umarbayev and Ehson Panjshanbe gave Tajikistan an unassailable lead.

Kamalov then hit the fifth with the game entering the final quarter and substitute Shahrom Samiev added the sixth in the last minute.

Preview - Group G: Pakistan v Tajikistan; Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Pakistan v Tajikistan; Jordan v Saudi Arabia

Amman: Saudi Arabia's target will be to further tighten their grip on Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ when they travel to Amman to face Jordan on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia found themselves two points ahead after Matchday One, having defeated Pakistan 4-0 while Tajikistan and Jordan settled for a share of the points following a dramatic 1-1 draw. 

Round 2 - Group G: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Pakistan

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

Round 2 - Group G: Saudi Arabia 4-0 Pakistan

Al Ahsa: Saudi Arabia cruised to a 4-0 victory over Pakistan in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at Al Fateh Club Stadium on Thursday.

The win sees Roberto Mancini's side end the day on top of Group G on three points after Tajikistan and Jordan drew 1-1 in the earlier game.

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Pakistan

Wed, 15 Nov, 2023

Preview - Group G: Tajikistan v Jordan; Saudi Arabia v Pakistan

Al Hofuf: Saudi Arabia will be the team to beat in Group G of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Saudi Arabia side will be seeking a return to the FIFA World Cup after a 2022 campaign which saw them stunning eventual champions Argentina in the group stage.

Constantine on cloud nine after Pakistan’s historic achievement

Wed, 18 Oct, 2023

Constantine on cloud nine after Pakistan’s historic achievement

Islamabad: As the final whistle echoed through the Jinnah Stadium, head coach Stephen Constantine couldn’t hide his joy after guiding Pakistan to 1-0 victory over Cambodia in Round 1 of the  FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification on Tuesday.

It was a historic moment for Pakistan, who advanced into Round 2 joining Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan in Group G.

Round 1: Pakistan defeat Cambodia to create history

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Pakistan defeat Cambodia to create history

Islamabad: Pakistan registered their first-ever Asian qualifiers win, beating Cambodia 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 second leg match at the Jinnah Stadium on Tuesday.

The 1-0 aggregate triumph means that Pakistan will be part of Group G that will also feature Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tajikistan in Round 2.

Round 1: Cambodia 0-0 Pakistan

Thu, 12 Oct, 2023

Round 1: Cambodia 0-0 Pakistan

Phnom Penh: Cambodia and Pakistan shared the spoils in a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 1 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the National Olympic Stadium on Thursday.

The two teams lock horns again in a week’s time in Islamabad to decide which side advances to the second round.

Lebanon edge Bhutan in final

Sun, 01 Oct, 2023

Lebanon edge Bhutan in final

Al Taif: Lebanon emerged champions of the Women's International Friendly 'A' Tournament - Saudi Arabia 2023 after a 1-0 win over Bhutan in the final on Saturday.

Laila Iskandar was Lebanon's star, scoring the winning goal in the 102nd minute of extra-time.