Petra, June 21 (Petra) — The Petra Cultural Village will host a mass
public screening for the national team’s upcoming 2026 World Cup
match against Argentina at a venue accommodating up to 5,000
spectators, according to Adnan Al Sawair, Chief Commissioner of the
Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA).

Al Sawair told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) on Sunday that
preparations are underway to create an interactive fan zone for both
citizens and tourists at the cultural village. The initiative is
designed to revitalize local tourism and foster a celebratory
atmosphere to mark the national team’s historic participation in the
global tournament.

The authority is also coordinating with restaurants and tourism
establishments across the city of Petra to broadcast the national
team’s matches, Al Sawair added. The move aims to allow visitors and
residents to follow the squad, known as the “Nashama,” while
simultaneously boosting commercial and tourism activity in the
region.

Al Sawair noted that these events are part of a broader strategy to
leverage the momentum of the national team’s World Cup run to
generate positive economic ripple effects and reinforce Petra’s
position as a premier destination for domestic and international
travelers.

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