Jordan at the AFC Asian Cup

Jordan national football team has been historically considered weaker than other Arab teams prior to the beginning of new millennium. Jordan often struggled to win a ticket and qualify for the Asian Cup, mainly, due to a weaker league and not many players competing professionally.

However, once Jordan polished themselves in order to join the new world, Jordanian football also witnessed significant positive changes. Jordan qualified for their first Asian Cup in 2004, before they did it again in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. In the first two editions, Jordan stunned all predictions by drawing and defeating many Asian powerhouses such as South Korea, Japan and Saudi Arabia, and they were considered a heavy underdog which qualified for the quarter-finals twice, their best result to date. In 2015 however, Jordan for the first time, had to go home from the group stage. In 2019 they reached the round of 16 and in 2023 edition they have now reached the finals.

## Overall record

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AFC Asian Cup record  |  | Qualification record

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Year  | Round  | Position  | Pld | W | D*  | L | GF | GA | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA
1956 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1960
1964
1968
1972 | Did not qualify | 6  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 5  | 9
1976 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1980
1984 | Did not qualify | 4  | 1  | 1  | 2  | 7  | 10
1988 | 4  | 1  | 3  | 0  | 2  | 1
1992 | Did not enter | Did not enter
1996 | Did not qualify | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | 4  | 1
2000 | 4  | 2  | 1  | 1  | 12  | 4
2004 | Quarter-finals  | 7th  | 4  | 1  | 3  | 0  | 3  | 1  | 6  | 5  | 0  | 1  | 13  | 6
2007 | Did not qualify | 6  | 3  | 1  | 2  | 10  | 5
2011 | Quarter-finals  | 6th  | 4  | 2  | 1  | 1  | 5  | 4  | 6  | 2  | 2  | 2  | 4  | 4
2015 | Group stage  | 9th  | 3  | 1  | 0  | 2  | 5  | 4  | 6  | 3  | 3  | 0  | 10  | 3
2019 | Round of 16  | 4  | 2  | 2  | 0  | 4  | 1  | 14  | 8  | 4  | 2  | 37  | 12
2023 | Runners-up | 2nd  | 7  | 4  | 1  | 2  | 13  | 8  | 11  | 7  | 2  | 2  | 19  | 3
2027 | Qualified | 6  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 16  | 4
Total  | 0 titles  | 6/19  | 22  | 10  | 7  | 5  | 30  | 18  | 75  | 39  | 19  | 17  | 139  | 62

### Record by opponent

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AFC Asian Cup matches (by team)

Opponent  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD
Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1
Bahrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1
Iraq | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0
Japan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2
Kuwait | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2
Malaysia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4
Palestine | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4
Qatar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2
Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1
South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2
Syria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3
Tajikistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1
United Arab Emirates | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1
Vietnam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0

## Asian Cup 2004

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Main article: 2004 AFC Asian Cup

This was Jordan's first ever Asian Cup in their history, following a successful qualification campaign. Although considered to be an underdog, Jordan surprised by drawing South Korea 0–0 before beating Kuwait 2–0 and drew the UAE 0–0, therefore passed into the quarter-finals right on their debut. Jordan even performed better than expected, when they drew giant Japan 1-1 before losing 3–4 on the penalty shootout. Ironically, despite Jordan had led Japan 3–1 on penalty shootout, subsequent misses and failed kicks had eliminated Jordan from the tournament. Japan would go on to win the title.

### Group B

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Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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South Korea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 7
Jordan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5
Kuwait | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | −4 | 3
United Arab Emirates | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1

19 July 2004

18:30

South Korea | 0–0|  Jordan

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Shandong Sports Center, Jinan

Attendance: 26,000

Referee: Shamsul Maidin (Singapore)

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23 July 2004

18:30

Jordan | 2–0|  Kuwait

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Saad 90+1'
Al-Zboun 90+2' | Report |

Shandong Sports Center, Jinan

Attendance: 28,000

Referee: Lu Jun (China)

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27 July 2004

19:00

Jordan | 0–0|  United Arab Emirates

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| Report |

Workers Stadium, Beijing

Attendance: 25,000

Referee: Talaat Najm (Lebanon)

### Quarter-finals

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31 July 2004

18:00

Japan | 1–1 (a.e.t.)|  Jordan

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Suzuki 14' | Report | Shelbaieh 11'
Penalties
Nakamura
Alex
Fukunishi
Nakata
Suzuki
Nakazawa
Miyamoto | 4–3 |  Abu Zema
Al-Awadat
Aqel
Al-Shboul
Ibrahim
Al-Zboun
Bani Yaseen

Chongqing Olympic Sports Center, Chongqing

Attendance: 52,000

Referee: Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh (Malaysia)

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Jordan squad – 2004 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Shafi
* 2 Shehdeh
* 3 Saad
* 4 Al-Awadat
* 5 Matalqa
* 6 Bani Yaseen
* 8 Al-Sheikh
* 9 Shelbaieh
* 10 Salim
* 11 Al-Zboun
* 12 Al-Amaireh
* 13 Abu Alieh
* 14 Al-Shboul
* 16 Ibrahim
* 17 Aqel
* 18 Abu Zema (c)
* 19 Abdel Fattah
* 20 Al-Shaqran
* 21 Al-Maharmeh
* 22 Al-Tall
* 23 Deeb
* 24 Ragheb
* Coach: El-Gohary

## Asian Cup 2011

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Main article: 2011 AFC Asian Cup

Having missed out the 2007 edition, Jordan returned in 2011 edition and once again was drawn with Japan, together with 2007 runners-up Saudi Arabia and Syria. Similar to 2004, Jordan, one more time, shocked by drawing Japan 1–1 before defeating Saudi Arabia and Syria to qualify with seven points. Making itself a heavy underdog for the second times, Jordan, however, soon fell to Uzbekistan as the Uzbeks had shown to be more resilience than the Jordanians. The Turkic side would have defeated the Chivalrous 2–1 in the quarter-finals again, before winning fourth place for the first time. This was the best performance of Jordan in the Asian Cup.

### Group B

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Main article: 2011 AFC Asian Cup Group B

Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts

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Japan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 7
Jordan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7
Syria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3
Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0
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9 January 2011
Japan | 1–1 |  Jordan
13 January 2011
Jordan | 1–0 |  Saudi Arabia
17 January 2011
Jordan | 2–1 |  Syria

### Quarter-finals

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21 January 2011

19:30

Uzbekistan | 2–1|  Jordan

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Bakayev 47', 49' | Report | B. Bani Yaseen 58'

Khalifa International Stadium, Doha

Attendance: 16,073

Referee: Malik Abdul Bashir (Singapore)

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Jordan squad – 2011 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Shafi
* 2 Muneer
* 3 Al-Salman
* 4 Abdel-Rahman
* 5 Al-Dmeiri
* 6 Murjan
* 7 Amer
* 8 B. Bani Yaseen
* 9 Al-Saify
* 10 Abu Keshek
* 11 Al-Nawateer
* 12 Al-Amaireh
* 13 Al-Dardour
* 14 Abdallah
* 15 Abu Hash'hash
* 16 Fat'hi
* 17 Aqel (c)
* 18 Abdel-Fattah
* 19 A. Bani Yaseen
* 20 Al-Shaqran
* 21 Abdel-Halim
* 22 M. Yaseen
* 23 Hijah
* Coach: Hamad

## Asian Cup 2015

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Main article: 2015 AFC Asian Cup

Jordan made their third debut by qualifying to the 2015 Asian Cup held in Australia. And, surprisingly once again, Jordan was drawn with Japan for the second times, together with Levant rivals Iraq and debutant Palestine.[1] Having created a strong impression four years ago, Jordan was expected to at least, surprised again by qualifying to quarter-finals or even, reaching no.1 in the group. Their hopes were shattered by a 0–1 defeat to Iraq, before demolishing Palestine 5–1 with Hamza Al-Dardour made a double braces. Jordan would have met Japan in the last encounter, and they expected to even manage a surprising record again, having drawn Japan 1–1 in two previous encounters. Unfortunately, the Blue Samurais had learnt from their two previous mistakes and Jordan had to go home with a 0–2 defeat.[2] This meant for the first time in their participancy, Jordan was out from the early stage.

### Group D

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Main article: 2015 AFC Asian Cup Group D

Pos | Team

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1  |  Japan | 3  | 3  | 0  | 0  | 7  | 0  | +7  | 9  | Advance to knockout stage
2  |  Iraq | 3  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 1  | +2  | 6
3  |  Jordan | 3  | 1  | 0  | 2  | 5  | 4  | +1  | 3  |
4  |  Palestine | 3  | 0  | 0  | 3  | 1  | 11  | −10  | 0

Source: Asian Cup Australia 2015
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

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12 January 2015
Jordan | 0–1 |  Iraq | Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
16 January 2015
Palestine | 1–5 |  Jordan | AAMI Park, Melbourne
20 January 2015
Japan | 2–0 |  Jordan | AAMI Park, Melbourne

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Jordan squad – 2015 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Shafi (c)
* 2 Ayed
* 3 Khattab
* 4 Raja
* 5 Mustafa
* 6 Al-Saify
* 7 Sariweh
* 8 Murjan
* 9 Za'tara
* 10 Hayel
* 11 Zahran
* 12 Yaseen
* 13 Attiah
* 14 Deeb
* 15 Al-Dawud
* 16 Amarah
* 17 Rateb
* 18 Elias
* 19 Yaseen
* 20 Al-Dardour
* 21 Al-Dmeiri
* 22 Abdel-Sattar
* 23 Al-Rawashdeh
* Coach: Wilkins

## Asian Cup 2019

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Main article: 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Jordan once again qualified to the Asian Cup, and for the second time in their participation, Jordan didn't join Japan in the same group. Instead, Jordan will have to face up defending champions Australia, alongside their Levant rivals Syria and Palestine, once again. Jordan had met Palestine in four years ago, while they faced Australia in 2018 World Cup qualification. Jordan also faced Syria in 2011 edition. However, due to history being an underdog, Jordan is expected to make surprise again.[3]

Jordan opened their account by a shocking impressive 1–0 win over defending champions Australia thanked for a header by Anas Bani Yaseen and an incredible performance by Khalil Bani Attiah, who prevented every Australian attacks. This trend of impressive performance continued with a 2–0 victory over neighboring rival Syria. The win over Australia and Syria helped Jordan to top the group, becoming the first team to progress to the knockout stage of the edition. The last group stage match against Palestine, which had little impact on Jordan's position, ended 0–0, and Jordan consolidated their first place, ultimately sent them to the encounter against Vietnam in the round of sixteen with a perfect record, scoring three and conceding zero goals.

Jordan played against Vietnam in the first knockout stage's match. Prior to the encounter, Jordanian media and press had signaled in confident against Vietnam, the last team to qualify for the stage, and even confirmed for a full victory. Jordan eventually led 1–0 with a superb free kick by Baha' Abdel-Rahman. However, the second half witnessed a complete Vietnamese resurgence, with Nguyễn Công Phượng became the first player to net on Amer Shafi, turned the tie into a draw 1–1. The draw was maintained after 120', but with all confidences lost, Jordan failed on the penalty shootout to Vietnam with the score 2–4, ultimately sending Jordan out from the campaign.

### Group B

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Main article: 2019 AFC Asian Cup Group B

Pos | Team

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1  |  Jordan | 3  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 3  | 0  | +3  | 7  | Advance to knockout stage
2  |  Australia | 3  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 6  | 3  | +3  | 6
3  |  Palestine | 3  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 3  | −3  | 2  |
4  |  Syria | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 2  | 5  | −3  | 1

Source: AFC

6 January 2019 (2019-01-06)

15:00

Australia | 0–1|  Jordan

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| Report |

* Bani Yaseen 26'

Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain

Attendance: 4,934

Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)

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10 January 2019 (2019-01-10)

17:30

Jordan | 2–0|  Syria

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* Al-Taamari 26'
* Khattab 43'

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Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain

Attendance: 9,152

Referee: Kim Dong-jin (South Korea)

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15 January 2019 (2019-01-15)

17:30

Palestine | 0–0|  Jordan

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| Report |

Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Attendance: 20,843

Referee: Mohanad Qassim (Iraq)

### Round of 16

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Main article: 2019 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage

20 January 2019 (2019-01-20)

15:00

Jordan | 1–1 (a.e.t.)|  Vietnam

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* Abdel-Rahman 39'

| Report |

* Nguyễn Công Phượng 51'

Penalties

* Abdel-Rahman
* Faisal
* Samir
* Ersan

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* Quế Ngọc Hải
* Đỗ Hùng Dũng
* Lương Xuân Trường
* Trần Minh Vương
* Bùi Tiến Dũng I

Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai

Attendance: 14,205

Referee: Alireza Faghani (Iran)

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Jordan squad – 2019 AFC Asian Cup

* 1 Shafi (c)
* 2 Shelbaieh
* 3 Khattab
* 4 Abdel-Rahman
* 5 Al-Arab
* 6 Murjan
* 7 Al-Rawashdeh
* 8 Al-Samarneh
* 9 Faisal
* 10 Samir
* 11 Al-Bakhit
* 12 Abdel-Sattar
* 13 Bani Attiah
* 14 Hamdouni
* 15 Marei
* 16 Rateb
* 17 Al-Basha
* 18 Al-Taamari
* 19 Bani Yaseen
* 20 Khadr
* 21 Al-Ajalin
* 22 Yaseen
* 23 Haddad
* Coach: Borkelmans

## Asian Cup 2023

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Main article: 2023 AFC Asian Cup

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Jordan squad – 2023 AFC Asian Cup runners-up

* 1 Abu Layla
* 2 Abu Hashish
* 3 Nasib
* 4 Marei
* 5 Al-Arab
* 6 Abu Taha
* 7 Abu Zrayq
* 8 Al-Rawabdeh
* 9 Olwan
* 10 Al-Taamari
* 11 Al-Naimat
* 12 Al-Fakhouri
* 13 Al-Mardi
* 14 Ayed
* 15 Sadeh
* 16 Shelbaieh
* 17 Al-Ajalin
* 18 Rateb
* 19 Bani Yaseen
* 20 Al-Dardour
* 21 Al-Rashdan
* 22 Al-Juaidi
* 23 Haddad (c)
* 24 Abu Jalboush
* 25 Al-Awadat
* 26 Awad
* Coach: Ammouta

### Group E

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Main article: 2023 AFC Asian Cup Group E

Pos | Team

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1  |  Bahrain | 3  | 2  | 0  | 1  | 3  | 3  | 0  | 6  | Advance to knockout stage
2  |  South Korea | 3  | 1  | 2  | 0  | 8  | 6  | +2  | 5
3  |  Jordan | 3  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 6  | 3  | +3  | 4
4  |  Malaysia | 3  | 0  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 8  | −5  | 1  |

Source: AFC

15 January 2024 (2024-01-15)

20:30

Malaysia | 0–4|  Jordan

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| Report |

* Al-Mardi 12', 32'
* Al-Taamari 18' (pen.), 85'

Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah

Attendance: 20,410

Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates)

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20 January 2024 (2024-01-20)

14:30

Jordan | 2–2|  South Korea

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* Park Yong-woo 37' (o.g.)
* Al-Naimat 45+6'

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* Son Heung-min 9' (pen.)
* Al-Arab 90+1' (o.g.)

Al Thumama Stadium, Doha

Attendance: 36,627

Referee: Salman Falahi (Qatar)

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25 January 2024 (2024-01-25)

14:30

Jordan | 0–1|  Bahrain

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| Report | Helal 34'

Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

Attendance: 39,650

Referee: Omar Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates)

Ranking of third-placed teams
Pos | Grp | Team

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1  | E |  Jordan | 3  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 6  | 3  | +3  | 4  | Advance to knockout stage
2  | C |  Palestine | 3  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 5  | 5  | 0  | 4
3  | B |  Syria | 3  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 1  | 0  | 4
4  | D |  Indonesia | 3  | 1  | 0  | 2  | 3  | 6  | −3  | 3
5  | F |  Oman | 3  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 2  | 3  | −1  | 2  |
6  | A |  China | 3  | 0  | 2  | 1  | 0  | 1  | −1  | 2

Source: AFC

### Knockout stage

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Main article: 2023 AFC Asian Cup knockout stage

#### Round of 16

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29 January 2024 (2024-01-29)

14:30

Iraq | 2–3|  Jordan

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* Natiq 68'
* Hussein 76'

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* Al-Naimat 45+1'
* Al-Arab 90+5'
* Al-Rashdan 90+7'

Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan

Attendance: 35,814

Referee: Alireza Faghani (Australia)

#### Quarter-finals

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2 February 2024 (2024-02-02)

14:30

Tajikistan | 0–1|  Jordan

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| Report |

* Hanonov 66' (o.g.)

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan

Attendance: 35,530

Referee: Fu Ming (China)

#### Semi-finals

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6 February 2024 (2024-02-06)

18:00

Jordan | 2–0|  South Korea

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* Al-Naimat 53'
* Al-Taamari 66'

| Report |

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan

Attendance: 42,850

Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates)

#### Final

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Main article: 2023 AFC Asian Cup final

10 February 2024 (2024-02-10)

18:00

Jordan | 1–3|  Qatar

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* Al-Naimat 67'

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* Afif 22' (pen.), 73' (pen.), 90+5' (pen.)

Lusail Stadium, Lusail

Attendance: 86,492

Referee: Ma Ning (China)[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Jordan drawn alongside Japan, Iraq for 2015 Asian Cup". jordantimes.com. The Jordan News. 26 March 2014. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
2. ^ "Form and head to head stats - Japan vs Jordan". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
3. ^ "Jordan drawn alongside Australia for 2019 Asian Cup". jordantimes.com. The Jordan News. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
4. ^ "AFC Competition Operations Manual (Edition 2023)" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation.
5. ^ "AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Match Officials - Final 10 February" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved 8 February 2024.

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Countries at the AFC Asian Cup

* Team appearances

AFF|

* Australia
* Cambodia
* Indonesia
* Malaysia
* Myanmar
* Philippines
* Singapore
* Thailand
* Vietnam1

CAFA|

* Iran
* Kyrgyzstan
* Tajikistan
* Turkmenistan
* Uzbekistan

EAFF|

* China
* Chinese Taipei
* Hong Kong
* Japan
* North Korea
* South Korea

SAFF|

* Bangladesh
* India

WAFF|

* Bahrain
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Oman
* Palestine
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Syria
* United Arab Emirates
* Yemen

Former|

* Israel2
* South Yemen3

1 Considered a successor team by FIFA, or have competed under other name(s). 2 Israel was a member of the AFC until 1974. 3 Recognized by FIFA as defunct.

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Jordan national football team

General|

* Jordan Football Association
* History
* Coaches

Results|

* 2009–2019
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Venues|

* Amman International Stadium
* King Abdullah II Stadium

Statistics|

* Competitions
* Results
* Head to head
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Notable matches|

* 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
* AFC fifth round
* AFC–CONMEBOL play-off
* 2023 AFC Asian Cup final

Asian Cup|

* Summary
* 2004
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* 2015
* 2019
* 2023
* 2027

Other tournaments|

* Asian Games
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* FIFA Arab Cup

Other Jordan teams|

* U-23
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* Women's team
* U-20
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* Futsal
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*[Pts]: Points
*[Grp]: Group