Jordan is set to win the Asian Cup for the first time when they face reigning champion Qatar in the final. ranked 87th in the world, Jordan defeated South Korea 2-0 in the semi-finals to reach their first final.
The match is at the Lusail Stadium, the venue for the 2022 World Cup final. Jordan head coach Hussein Ammouta expressed satisfaction with their achievement and aimed to produce a performance that reflected their team level.
Qatar, defending champions, are aiming to be the fifth nation to win back-to-back Asian Cup titles, having beaten Japan 3-1 in the 2019 final. Qatar progressed with a maximum nine points in the group phase in 2024, winning over Lebanon, Tajikistan, and China.
In the semi-final, Qatar gained a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Uzbekistan and defeated Iran 3-2. Qatar head coach Marquez Lopez expressed confidence in his players’ capabilities and determination to compete fiercely and play their best to win, aiming to be the best in Asia.
(BBC
