The incident occurred at Hashemite Square in central Amman, where thousands of fans had gathered to watch Jordan's second World Cup match on giant screens. According to Jordan's Public Security Directorate, heavy crowding and sudden movement among spectators led to the stampede.
A football celebration turned into a tragedy in Jordan's capital Amman after one person died and eight others were injured in a stampede during a public screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Jordan and Algeria.
The incident occurred at Hashemite Square in central Amman, where thousands of fans had gathered to watch Jordan's second World Cup match on giant screens. According to Jordan's Public Security Directorate, heavy crowding and sudden movement among spectators led to the stampede.
The emergency teams rushed nine people to a nearby hospital. One of the injured later died, while the remaining eight are being treated for injuries ranging from minor to moderate. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident.
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