Jerash, 25 June (Petra) — The ancient city of Jerash is preparing to
host large public screenings of the Jordan national football team’s
match against Argentina across 3 main archaeological sites, in a
nationwide celebration marking Jordan’s historic qualification to the
FIFA World Cup.

Three giant screens will be installed at the North Theatre, South
Theatre and the Oval Plaza to stream the match for fans gathering in
the historic site.

The Ministry of Youth, in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism
and Antiquities, the Ministry of Government Communication, the Jordan
Tourism Board and Jerash Municipality, is organizing the event as
part of wider national screening activities across the Kingdom.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 a.m. on Sunday, 28 June, as gates will
open at 3 a.m. to allow early entry ahead of the match.

In press remarks, officials said the screenings reflect continued
public engagement following previous matches, highlighting “strong”
national support for the team and reinforcing the symbolic link
between sporting achievement and national identity.

They added that screenings within Jerash’s archaeological setting
aims to promote Jordan’s cultural heritage internationally while
supporting tourism promotion through high-visibility public
gatherings.

Organizers confirmed security and logistical arrangements were
completed, including crowd control measures, designated entry and
exit routes, and strict adherence to capacity limits across all
locations.

On safety guidelines, authorities urged the public to arrive early,
avoid overcrowding, and preserve the archaeological site, as fans
encouraged to carry national flags and traditional symbols to support
the team.

//Petra// NQ