After their absence from the World Cup was confirmed, emotional messages from national team stars to Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Quraishi

sports|7/5/2026
After their absence from the World Cup was confirmed, emotional messages from national team stars to Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Quraishi
Players of the Jordan national football team Al-Nashama
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Al-Nashama… one hand, one heart, and a World Cup dream that cannot be postponed.

Jordanian football fans received the news of Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Quraishi being ruled out of the FIFA World Cup with a sense of sadness, as their absence is considered a major technical loss for the national team, “Al-Nashama.”

Al-Naimat had formed, alongside Mousa Al-Taamari and Ali Olwan, a distinctive attacking trio that stood out prominently in Arab and Asian competitions. The trio significantly boosted the team’s attacking power and helped dismantle opponents’ defenses in a style that delighted football fans.

Al-Quraishi also emerged as a key right-back for the national team, delivering strong performances in several matches, including the Arab Cup, making his absence another technical setback for the squad.

Despite these impactful absences, fans are placing their hopes on the collective spirit of the team, which operates as a unified system resembling one family—a trait that was clearly visible during the Asian Cup and the Arab Cup in Qatar.

There is growing optimism that the remaining “Al-Nashama” players will rise to the occasion, deliver strong performances, meet expectations, and bring joy to Jordanians on this global stage.

On the level of team interaction, star Mousa Al-Taamari sent an emotional message to Al-Naimat via Instagram, saying: “What God has willed has happened. Your presence is important with us, but what matters most is that you return stronger so that we can make history in the next Asian Cup.”

Al-Taamari also supported Adham Al-Quraishi with a similar message, wishing him a strong comeback to the pitch.

Meanwhile, player Amer Jamous expressed his solidarity with his teammates, stressing that the World Cup will miss Al-Naimat’s talent and praying for Al-Quraishi’s strong return.

Coach Jamal Sellami also showed support by posting photos of Al-Taamari and Al-Quraishi in solidarity with them.

In a related context, player Ibrahim Saadeh shared a post by His Royal Highness Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, also praying for their swift recovery.

All of this reflects the strong unity within Jordanian football, despite the difficult challenges and injuries that ruled out two key pillars from this historic event.