• Return of excitement and rivalry: Jordan cup ignites with "round of 16" and anticipated fiery clashes

The Jordan football association has released the schedule for the round of 16 of the Jordan cup for the 2025/2026 season, marking the start of the decisive phase filled with the usual excitement and rivalry.

Matches in this round are played in a single-elimination format, leaving no room for a second chance, ensuring that every minute on the pitch is tense and thrilling.

The round kicks off on Tuesday, November 4, with a match between Al-Hussein Irbid and Al-Karmel at 6:00 PM at Al-Hassan Stadium.

Al-Hussein, eager to compete strongly for all domestic titles, aims to overcome Al-Karmel in their opening step toward the cup, while Al-Karmel will look to upset expectations and secure advancement in a match that does not recognize differences between league levels.

Attention turns on Wednesday, November 5, to a highly anticipated clash at Amman International Stadium, where Al-Faisaly begins its cup campaign against Al-Sarhan.

The match starts at 6:00 PM and serves as an early test of the "Blue Eagle’s" ability to defend its title, especially as cup matches often produce surprises.

Al-Faisaly fans expect a strong performance that confirms the team’s readiness to advance in the tournament, which is of utmost importance to the club and its supporters.

The following day, Thursday, November 6, Amman FC faces Al-Ramtha at Prince Mohammed Stadium at 6:00 PM.

Al-Ramtha, a team with great popularity and a rich cup history, aims to reclaim its glory and achieve positive results in this edition, knowing that Amman FC will not be an easy target as lesser-known clubs seek to prove themselves and make a difference.

Friday, November 7, features a packed schedule with three consecutive matches increasing the intensity of the competition.

The first match is at 4:00 PM at Prince Mohammed Stadium, between Ma’an and Shabab Al-Ordon.

Both teams have the capability to win, and their clash will be a battle of precision and focus.

Two more top matches follow at 7:00 PM; Al-Ahli faces Al-Sarih at King Abdullah II Stadium in a fairly balanced contest between two teams aiming for top positions, while simultaneously, Al-Salt hosts Al-Hashimiya at Amman International Stadium.

Al-Salt hopes to leverage home advantage to advance to the quarterfinals, while Al-Hashimiya aims to deliver a performance befitting their cup history.

Grand finale and a showdown of fan power

The round of 16 concludes on Saturday, November 8, with two highly important and thrilling matches.

The first is the "cup classic" between Al-Baqa’a and Al-Wehdat at 6:00 PM at King Abdullah II Stadium. Al-Wehdat, seeking to add to its title count, is among the top favorites but faces Al-Baqa’a in a match rich in history, rivalry, and challenge. This game is an early fan-packed climax that could be the toughest of the round.

The final match pits Shabab Al-Aqaba against Al-Jazeera at 7:00 PM at Al-Aqaba Stadium.

Shabab Al-Aqaba aims to use home advantage and crowd support to advance, while Al-Jazeera, a historic team, looks to regain its shine and compete strongly.

Tournament format: one chance and penalty shootouts

To emphasize the immediate elimination nature of this round, the Jordan FA explained that the round of 16 and subsequent stages are single-match knockouts.

If any match ends in a draw after regular time, it will go directly to penalty shootouts to determine the winner and the team advancing to the next round, without extra time.

This format increases the importance of focus from the first minute to the final whistle and opens the door for more thrilling surprises.

With the kickoff on November 4, teams’ hopes of lifting the prized cup are renewed, and fans look forward to action-packed matches in one of the most important domestic tournaments.