Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, and Saudi-born Princess Rajwa joined supporters in the stands as the kingdom’s national football team played against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup. The match took place at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in the US, where Jordan appeared on football’s biggest stage for the second time.
Match Outcome and Key Moments
Algeria stormed back to beat Jordan 2-1, eliminating the World Cup debutants with a match to spare. Second-half goals from substitute Nadhir Benbouali and Amine Gouiri secured the victory for Algeria. Jordan had taken an early lead but could not hold on.
Royal Attendance and Support
The royal couple, accompanied by Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, attended the match to show support for the national team. The appearance came days after the crown prince met members of the national team before the tournament. Sharing footage from the visit on social media, he wrote: “We are all behind you.”
Princess Rajwa, who is originally from Saudi Arabia, has been a prominent figure in Jordanian royal events since her marriage to Crown Prince Hussein. Her presence at the World Cup highlights the close ties between Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
