Stampede During World Cup Broadcast in Amman Kills One, Injures Eight
A stampede at Al Hashimiya Square near the Roman Amphitheater in Amman, Jordan, during a 2026 World Cup qualifier between Jordan and Algeria left one dead and eight injured. Over 15,000 fans gathered at a venue with a 6,000-person capacity, causing severe overcrowding. Emergency services transported nine people to hospital; a 20-year-old Jordanian fan later died. Authorities launched an investigation. The match ended 2-1 for Algeria, eliminating Jordan from the tournament. Similar public viewings in other cities proceeded safely.
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Stampede During World Cup Broadcast in Jordan Kills One, Injures Eight
A stampede occurred in Hashemi Square in downtown Amman, Jordan, in the early hours of Tuesday, during a live broadcast of a World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria. The incident resulted in one death and eight injuries. Jordan's Public Security Directorate spokesperson Amer Al-Satawi confirmed that emergency responders transported nine people to hospital; one later died from severe injuries, while the others are in stable condition. The deceased's body has been sent for forensic examination, and an investigation has been launched. The stampede was triggered by a large crowd gathered to watch the match on a big screen as part of a national initiative to broadcast games in public spaces to boost local businesses. Similar viewing events in other cities, including Jerash, Petra, and Aqaba, reported no incidents.
虎扑 - 足球2026 World Cup: Major Brawl Between Algerian and Jordanian Fans in Qatar
Following the 2026 World Cup match between Algeria and Jordan, a violent brawl erupted between fans of both teams at a shopping mall in Doha, Qatar. The match ended with Algeria winning 2-1. Videos circulating on social media show groups of individuals throwing chairs in a restaurant where the match was being broadcast. The Qatari Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 25 people involved in the disturbance, stating that those responsible will be prosecuted for disturbing public order and endangering safety. The incident adds to tensions after a separate tragedy in Amman, Jordan, where a young fan died in a crowd surge during the match broadcast. Eight others were injured in that unrelated incident.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertViolent Brawl Between Algeria and Jordan Fans Erupts in Doha During 2026 World Cup; 25 Arrested
A violent brawl broke out between Algerian and Jordanian fans in a Doha shopping center during the broadcast of the 2026 World Cup Group J match, which Algeria won 2-1. The incident, captured on social media, showed fans throwing chairs and causing panic. Qatar's Ministry of Interior arrested 25 individuals, stating the behavior violated the law and endangered public safety. The match's fervor had already been marred by a tragedy in Amman, Jordan, where a stampede during a public viewing at a Roman theater killed one young fan and injured eight others. Authorities vowed to prosecute those responsible for the Doha brawl.
Home Football - actualitésOne Dead, Eight Injured in Stampede at Jordan-Algeria World Cup Qualifier in Amman
A Jordanian football fan died and eight others were injured during a crowd surge at the Roman Theater in Amman, where over 15,000 spectators had gathered to watch a 2026 World Cup qualifier between Jordan and Algeria. The venue has a capacity of 6,000. The fatal victim, a 20-year-old man, died shortly after being admitted to hospital; the other injured suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition. The incident occurred after a surge of panic during the match, which Jordan initially led 1-0 before Algeria came back to win 2-1. Combined with a previous loss to Austria, Jordan was eliminated from advancing in the competition. The incident highlights dangerous overcrowding at sports viewing events in the region.
RecordJordanian Fan Dies in Stampede During 2026 World Cup Match Against Algeria
A Jordanian fan in his twenties was killed and eight others injured in a stampede that occurred on the night of June 22-23, 2026, at Hashemite Square near the Roman Theater in Amman. The tragedy happened as thousands of fans gathered to watch the 2026 World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria on giant screens. According to Jordanian authorities, nine people were taken to the hospital, where one died from injuries. The historic site has a capacity of about 6,000 people, but a ministerial source stated that more than 15,000 spectators were present. On the field, Algeria came from behind to win 2-1, eliminating Jordan from the tournament after their opening loss to Austria.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertStampede at Amman Roman Amphitheater During World Cup Match Kills One, Injures Eight
During the 2026 World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria, over 15,000 fans gathered at the Roman amphitheater in Amman to watch the game on giant screens. The venue’s official capacity is only 6,000, leading to severe overcrowding. A stampede occurred on Hashemite Square near the theater, resulting in the death of a Jordanian supporter in his twenties and injuries to eight others. The injured were hospitalized, and authorities launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of death. The match itself ended with Algeria defeating Jordan 2-1. The incident highlights safety failures during large public viewings of major sporting events.
Home Football - actualitésOne Dead, Eight Injured in Stampede During World Cup Broadcast in Amman, Jordan
In the early hours of Tuesday, a human stampede in Al Hashimiya Square in central Amman, Jordan, resulted in one death and eight injuries. The crowd had gathered to watch a football match between Jordan and Algeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on giant screens. Emergency personnel transported the injured to hospital, where one later died; the others are in stable condition. The deceased's body has been sent for forensic examination, and authorities have launched an investigation into the stampede's circumstances. The event was part of a national initiative to broadcast matches in public spaces to foster a festive atmosphere and boost local commerce. Similar broadcasts in Jerash, Petra, and Aqaba proceeded without incident.
Últimas NoticiasStampede during Jordan-Algeria World Cup broadcast kills one, injures eight in Amman
A deadly stampede occurred in downtown Amman, Jordan, during the early hours of Tuesday as fans gathered to watch the 2026 World Cup match between Jordan and Algeria on giant screens. The incident happened at Al Hashimiya Square near the Roman Amphitheater, where a large crowd had assembled as part of a national initiative to broadcast matches in public spaces. Emergency personnel responded and transferred nine people to hospital, where one later died from their injuries. The remaining eight are in stable condition. Public Security Directorate spokesperson Amer al Sartawi confirmed the death and stated an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the stampede. Similar public viewing events in Jerash, Petra, and Aqaba proceeded without incident.
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