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Although the match officiated by the Jordanian refereeing crew ended in a goalless draw last night, Jordan emerged with a valuable moral point, which can be considered its first point in the World Cup—not in terms of results, but in terms of presence, excellence, and officiating.
​Jordanian refereeing recorded a historic achievement today with the first appearance of a Jordanian crew managing a 2026 World Cup match. Led by international referee Adham Makhadmeh, and assisted by linesmen Ahmed Al-Ruwaili and Mohammad Al-Bakkar, the crew officiated the encounter between Spain and Cape Verde. The management of the match was exceptional, reflecting the high level of competence reached by Jordanian referees and the great confidence they enjoy from FIFA.
​Although the match ended in a 0-0 draw, the Jordanian officiating performance was strongly present. The crew succeeded in managing the match with steadiness and composure, earning praise from observers and specialists alike, confirming that Jordan now possesses personnel capable of representing it in the best possible way at the largest global football forums.
​The selection of the Jordanian crew to participate in the World Cup is the fruit of years of hard work and development, as well as passing a series of tests and standards set by FIFA. It also represents a culmination of the advanced position that Jordanian refereeing has reached at both the continental and international levels.
​While the scoreboard may have shown zeros, Jordan emerged from this match with a different kind of balance—a point of pride and honor, titled by the success of Jordanian refereeing in its first appearance on the World Cup stage. It serves as a message confirming that the Nashama do not only raise the banner of the nation inside the green rectangle, but also through the referee's whistle and the world's confidence in their competence.
​Rum News Agency