Achilles Injury Sidelines Al-Sumairi for Jordan's World Cup Debut

A serious Achilles tendon injury has ruled out Jordanian right-back Issam Al-Sumairi from his nation's inaugural FIFA World Cup campaign, the Jordanian Football Federation confirmed.

The setback arrives at a critical juncture for Jordan's national team, which is preparing for its first-ever World Cup finals appearance. With the tournament set to commence on June 11 and conclude on July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Al-Sumairi faces an extended rehabilitation period that will prevent his participation.

Al-Sumairi's absence marks a considerable loss for the squad. The defender had demonstrated strong form during Jordan's recent campaign in the Arab Cup held in Qatar, where he featured in three matches en route to the final. Jordan ultimately fell to Morocco in that championship match.

The player was notably absent from Al-Nashama's final two warm-up fixtures. Jordan drew both encounters, including a 2-2 result against Costa Rica and another 2-2 draw with Nigeria, with Al-Sumairi not included in the squad for either match.