HIS MAJESTY HONOURS AL-NASHAMA, AL-JAFARI

His Majesty King Abdullah II bestowed the Order of Independence of the First Degree upon the national football team, in recognition of their historic first-ever qualification for the 2026 World Cup, finishing as runners-up in the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, and embodying a national sense of pride among Jordanians.
Team captain Ehsan Haddad received the medal on behalf of the team.
His Majesty also bestowed the King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein Order for Excellence of the Second Degree upon karate fighter Mohammad Faiq Al-Jafari, in recognition of his achievement in winning several gold medals in international competitions.
The Royal honouring took place during a ceremony held at Al Husseiniya Palace, in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II, Her Royal Highness Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, Her Royal Highness Princess Rajwa Al Hussein, alongside several other members of the Hashemite family, senior civil and military officials.