AMMAN — All eyes in Jordanian football will turn to the Amman International Stadium on Friday evening, where powerhouse rivals Al-Faisaly and Al-Wehdat clash at 8:00 PM in a highly anticipated Jordan Super Cup semi-final, marking the opening fixture of the 2026/2027 domestic season.
اضافة اعلان
The encounter carries heightened significance for both clubs as the giants of Jordanian football go head-to-head in their season opener, with both sides eyeing a spot in the final to challenge for the campaign's first piece of silverware.
This edition of the Super Cup features an expanded four-team format comprising Al-Hussein Irbid (Pro League and Jordan Cup champions), Al-Faisaly (Shield Cup winners and Pro League runners-up), Al-Wehdat (third-place league finishers), and Al-Ramtha (fourth-place league finishers).
The derby between Al-Faisaly and Al-Wehdat kicks off the semi-final round, followed by Al-Ramtha taking on Al-Hussein Irbid at the same venue on Saturday at 8:00 PM to decide the second finalist.
The two semi-final winners will advance to the final, scheduled for Friday, August 28, at 8:00 PM at Amman International Stadium.
Al-Faisaly enter the contest with momentum after claiming last season's Shield Cup title and finishing second in the Pro League. Meanwhile, Al-Wehdat are determined to start their campaign on a high note and contend for one of the season's most coveted trophies.
The fixture also carries historical significance for the tournament record books. Al-Faisaly lead the all-time Super Cup standings with 17 titles, while Al-Wehdat trail closely behind with 15 titles, adding an extra layer of rivalry to the clash.
Under tournament regulations, should any Super Cup match end in a draw at the conclusion of regulation time, the winner will be decided directly via a penalty shootout.
Anticipation is running high for the opening derby of the season, a high-stakes clash that will set the tone for the campaign and propel one of the two giants into the Super Cup final.
