Jordan may be leaving the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the debutants at the tournament left a lasting impression with a touching gesture off the pitch.After a 2-1 loss to Algeria in California, Jordan’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages officially ended. Having also lost their opening match in Group J 3-1 to Austria, the world’s 72nd-ranked team can no longer qualify, although they have one more group stage game against Argentina on June 28. Despite the disappointment, Jordan earned praise for what he did after the game.In a video shared by FIFA, Jordan’s dressing room was shown completely clean and spotless after the team left. The players also laid out a box of traditional sweets, gifts and a handwritten note of thanks for the stadium workers and FIFA staff.In the message, he thanked everyone who participated in the organization of the tournament and helped make Jordan’s first appearance at the World Cup an experience to remember.Jordan also praised the “commitment, professionalism and warm hospitality” shown by the staff during the competition. In return, the team left behind gifts and traditional sweets as a symbol of their own culture and hospitality.FIFA highlighted the gesture on social media, describing it as the “ultimate respect” shown by the newcomers to the tournament.Jordan’s World Cup campaign ended after Algeria hit back with a goal to secure a 2-1 win.Jordan surprisingly took the lead in the 36th minute when Nizar Al Rashdan finished brilliantly after a chance created by Mousa Al Tamari.However, Algeria fought back strongly in the second half. Nadhir Benbouali equalized in the 69th minute with a header from a corner before Amine Gouiri scored the winner eight minutes from time.The win kept alive Algeria’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages and gave them their first World Cup victory in 12 years.In Group J, defending champions Argentina are on top with six points from two games. Austria is second with three points, while Algeria also has three points, but is behind Austria on goal difference. Jordan remained at the bottom of the table without scoring a point and was eliminated from the tournament.
