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World Cup Comes to Jordan

Jul 14, 2016 2:26:10 PM

Samer Abu Taleb

World Cup Comes to Jordan 

This fall, Jordan will be welcoming soccer players from around the world as hosts of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup running from September 30th to October 21st. The World Cup will be the biggest sporting event ever to be hosted by the kingdom and the US and Canadian women will be there for their chance to fight for their place in history.

Don't miss a chance to cheer on your country! Click here for the full schedule or take a look below for the US and Canadian Team schedules:

United States:

Date

Opponent

Location

Time

Oct. 1

Paraguay

Prince Mohammed International Stadium; Ak Zarqa

4 p.m. local/9 a.m. ET

Oct. 4

Ghana

King Abdullah II International Stadium; Amman

4 p.m. local/9 a.m. ET

Oct. 8

Japan

Amman International Stadium; Amman

7 p.m. local/Noon ET

Canada: 

Date

Opponent

Location

Time

Sept. 30

Cameroon

Al-Hassan Stadium; Irbid

6 p.m. local/11 a.m. ET

Oct. 3

Germany

Amman International Stadium; Amman

7 p.m. local/Noon ET

Oct. 7

Venezuela

King Abdullah II International Stadium; Amman

7 p.m. local/Noon ET

Tickets to the tournament are incredibly affordable, ranging from as little as $3 USD (2 JD) to  $70 USD (50 JD) so everyone can experience the excitement! Get your tickets here!


Jordan Tourism Board North America is striving to make your 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup experience an easy one. Click here for more information on travel destinations and inspiration for you and your family as you cheer on your team this Fall!

JTBNA will also be holding sweepstakes and contests with the chance to win 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup gear or the chance to experience all the action live in stadium! Be sure to subscribe to our blog to stay up to date on our latest sweepstakes news!


Samer Abu Taleb

Written by Samer Abu Taleb

Samer manages Jordan Tourism Board's trade partnerships & consumer marketing in both the North American and Latin American markets. Enjoys travel, writing, photography and a big sports fan. Born and raised in Jordan, currently lives in Washington, DC.




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