# Once He Wanted to Lead FIFA. This Is Much Better.

- Published: 2026-06-29T14:50:39Z
- Updated: 2026-07-06T13:45:00Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/world/middleeast/jordan-prince-ali-al-hussein-world-cup.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Middle East
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Jordan’s arrival at the World Cup is the culmination of decades of patient effort by one man, but also a moment of solidarity for his nation and its diaspora.

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