Local Jordan Fan Surprises Team with Memento After World Cup Practice at University of Portland

Local Jordan fan surprises team with memento after World Cup practice at University of Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Jordanian National team is using the University of Portland as their base camp during the group stage of the World Cup. It’s a historic moment for the country as they’ve never played in the tournament before. It’s also an exciting moment for their fans, especially locally. “I was like, ‘Yes! [...]

Jordanian community gathers as national team trains in Portland for World Cup

PORTLAND — Zeena Aqel didn’t move to Portland from Jordan 10 years ago with the World Cup in mind.

Jordan's World Cup story arrives in Oregon

Zeena Aqel and her son, Khalid. (Tyson Alger photo/I-5 Corridor)Welcome to The I-5 Corridor’s coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The I-5 Corridor will be providing in-person coverage from Seattle and Vancouver throughout the group stages in the coming weeks. There’s no paywall — just do us this solid: if you enjoy our coverage, consider subscribing to The I-5 Corridor’s YouTube channel and checking out my Oregon Ducks coverage over at Lookout …