• Jordan’s “Nashmiyat” face must-win clash against South Korea to revive qualification hopes

Jordan’s U-20 women’s national team is gearing up for a decisive test as it takes on South Korea at 12:00 noon on Sunday (Jordan time), in Thailand, which is hosting the ongoing AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup finals.

The “Nashmiyat” head into this encounter— their second in Group A— determined to secure a positive result that keeps their qualification hopes alive and helps erase the impact of their heavy opening defeat.

Jordan began its campaign on Thursday with a tough loss to tournament favorites North Korea, falling 0–8, placing added pressure on both the coaching staff and players to deliver a vastly improved performance against a strong South Korean side.

The technical staff is well aware of the challenge posed by South Korea, whose players are known for their speed, physical fitness, and tactical discipline. Still, Jordan’s squad is relying on determination and a desire to bounce back, aiming to reflect the progress of women’s football in the country in recent years.

This match carries significant weight in the group standings, as Jordan seeks to avoid a second defeat that could effectively end its chances of advancing, whether through direct qualification or as one of the best third-placed teams.

According to the schedule, Jordan will conclude its group stage campaign against Uzbekistan on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. (Jordan time) at Thammasat Stadium.

The tournament features 12 teams divided into three groups of four, playing a single round-robin format. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarter-finals, along with the two best third-placed teams—leaving a slim window of hope for Jordan if it can collect enough points and maintain a favorable goal difference.

Beyond the continental title, the stakes are even higher, as the top four teams in the tournament will secure qualification spots for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.