King Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, and Saudi-born Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein were in the stands on Saturday as Jordan's national team faced Argentina in their final World Cup group match. Argentina won the game 3-1, with Lionel Messi coming off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament, warming up for their knockout stage clash with Cape Verde.
Royal Support Throughout the Tournament
The Jordanian royals have attended all of the national team's matches during the World Cup, often accompanied by their daughter Princess Iman. Their presence underscores the strong royal backing for the team, which qualified for the tournament for the first time in history.
Days before the match, Crown Prince Hussein met with members of the national team prior to the tournament. Sharing footage from the visit on social media, he wrote: “We are all behind you.” The crown prince's message of support echoed the sentiments of the entire nation.
Match Highlights
Argentina dominated the game, with Messi's goal adding to his impressive tally. Jordan fought hard but could not overcome the South American champions. The result ended Jordan's World Cup campaign, but the team's participation has been celebrated as a milestone for Jordanian football.
The Royal Hashemite Court shared a post on Instagram showing the royals cheering from the stands, highlighting the unity and pride felt across the country.
