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Jordan loses striker Issam Smeeri to Achilles rupture.

5/16/2026

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Issam Smeeri (26) ruptured his Achilles tendon during individual training and will miss the World Cup.
The Jordan Football Association announced the injury on Friday via X.
Smeeri joins Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Quraishi, both out after ACL injuries from the Arab Cup last December.
Jordan’s squad will play in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Argentina at the tournament from June 11 to July 19 in North America.

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Issam Smeeri (26) ruptured his Achilles tendon during individual training and will miss the World Cup.
The Jordan Football Association announced the injury on Friday via X.
Smeeri joins Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Quraishi, both out after ACL injuries from the Arab Cup last December.
Jordan’s squad will play in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Argentina at the tournament from June 11 to July 19 in North America.