Amman: The Jordan Press Association (JPA) held a meeting on Wednesday with the Jordan Sports Information Federation and the Jordan Football Association to discuss the media mission that will accompany the national team to the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting was attended by key figures including Tariq Al-Momani, the President of the Jordan Press Association, council members Rashid Al-Assaf and Rashid Al-Rawashdeh, President of the Sports Information Federation Amjad Al-Majali, and Samar Nassar, the Secretary-General of the Jordan Football Association, along with several association representatives. The discussion focused on enhancing joint cooperation and organizing the participation of the media mission in a way that ensures professional representation of Jordanian sports media.
The participants emphasized the need for early coordination on organizational and logistical matters and the establishment of clear criteria for selecting media mission members in line with the tournament’s regulations. The President of the Press Association highlighted that participating in the 2026 World Cup is a significant national milestone that demands high levels of coordination and professional responsibility. He underscored the importance of Jordan’s media representation matching the national team’s achievements and qualifications.
Al-Momani also stressed the association’s commitment to clear and fair standards for selecting media mission members, ensuring opportunities for capable professionals to represent Jordanian sports positively. He affirmed the association’s continued cooperation with the Sports Media Federation and the Jordan Football Association to address any organizational or logistical challenges.
Samar Nassar, representing the football association, expressed appreciation for the sports media’s critical role in supporting the national team and enhancing its local and international presence. She mentioned that the association is focused on facilitating the media mission within the guidelines set by the tournament organizers. Nassar noted that the upcoming phase requires collaborative efforts to organize distinguished media participation that aligns with the global event and Jordan’s sporting reputation.
The meeting concluded with participants affirming their commitment to ensuring the success of Jordanian media participation in the World Cup, aiming to project a positive image of sports and media in Jordan and to bolster the presence of Jordanian press on the global stage.