HIS MAJESTY HONOURS WORLD CUP OFFICIALS
Aug 13, 2026
His Majesty King Abdullah II bestowed the King Abdullah II Order of Distinction of the First Class upon the Jordanian international referees participating in the 2026 World Cup finals.
Adham Makhadmeh, Ahmad Al-Rowayli and Mohammad Bakkar received the Royal honour in recognition of their participation in the tournament, considering the medal an important milestone in their careers and an incentive to continue working to elevate Jordan’s name on the international stage.
The officials expressed their gratitude to His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein (President of the Jordan Football Association) for their support and also praised the Jordan Football Association’s continuous support for referees.