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Jordan’s goalkeeper opens up on World Cup pain
Jordan National Team's goalkeeper Yezid Abu Leila revealed the significant psychological pressures the players faced during the 2026 World Cup. Some of them felt compelled to consider retiring from football due to the stress and mental challenges following the losses in the group stage, especially after the defeat to Algeria. He confirmed that the players went through tough moments and that he himself broke down in tears because of these pressures. However, he also stated that he has no intention of retiring and will continue his career despite the criticism. Abu Leila also defended former coach Jamal Sellami and his technical staff, explaining that they have put in tremendous effort to prepare the team and develop strategies to face opponents. He added that issues with lack of focus appeared during some matches despite intensive training. This was Jordan's first participation in the World Cup in 2026, but they exited the tournament after losing all three of their group stage matches.
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