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One dead, eight injured in Amman World Cup screening crush

Published 23 June 2026

One person was killed and eight others injured in a crowd crush during a public screening of a World Cup match in Amman, Jordan, early Tuesday. The incident occurred at Hashemite Square, where thousands of fans had gathered to watch Jordan's historic first appearance in the tournament.

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