One person died and eight others were injured in a stampede that occurred during a public viewing of Jordan's World Cup match against Algeria in Amman early Tuesday. The incident took place at Hashemite Square, where a large crowd had gathered to watch the match, according to the Jordan News Agency, citing the country’s Public Security Directorate (PSD).
Emergency teams transported nine injured individuals to a local hospital. The injuries sustained ranged from minor to moderate, with one of the injured later succumbing to their wounds. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of death.
Large numbers of spectators had gathered throughout the capital to follow Jordan's performance in their first World Cup. The match saw Jordan lose to Algeria with a score of 2-1.