Exclusive –The Jordan national football team faces a tough and decisive challenge against Saudi Arabia in the semifinals of the 2025 Arab Cup, in a highly competitive encounter that places “Al-Nashama” before a real test of their ambitions to reach the final. While initial indicators may slightly favor the Saudi team in terms of squad depth and experience, Jordan’s chances remain realistic and legitimate if the match details are managed wisely.
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The national team is suffering from influential absences in the attacking line, most notably Yazan Al-Naimat and Mousa Al-Taamari, which limits offensive options and reduces the ability to create individual breakthroughs. This absence forces the technical staff to adopt a more cautious approach, relying on defensive organization and collective play rather than individual skills. In contrast, Saudi Arabia enters the match with a full squad and significant experience in knockout matches, in addition to possessing players capable of controlling the tempo and imposing a possession-based style.
Despite these challenges, Jordan possesses strengths that cannot be overlooked, most notably tactical discipline and high fighting spirit, which were clearly evident throughout the team’s campaign in the tournament—especially in the match against Iraq, where the players demonstrated defensive solidity and strong focus until the final whistle. The cohesion among the squad, along with the confidence instilled by the coaching staff in the available players, also represents an important factor when facing a strong opponent such as Saudi Arabia.
Jordan is expected to rely on a balanced approach based on closing spaces and organized pressing, while attempting to exploit counterattacks and set pieces, which are among its most effective weapons in such matches. If “Al-Nashama” succeed in keeping a clean sheet for long periods of the game, this will increase the pressure on the Saudi team and open the door for a surprise that could decide the match in a single moment.
In conclusion, Jordan cannot be considered the weaker side despite the absences. Semifinal matches are often decided by small details and by the level of focus and commitment on the pitch. If the players fight with a united spirit and make the most of the limited opportunities available, Jordan’s chances of winning and reaching the Arab Cup final remain alive—awaiting translation into a strong performance that reflects “Al-Nashama’s” ambition to compete until the very end.
