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Stampede at World Cup match viewing in Jordan's Amman kills 1
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk OMAR AKOUR, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This information was reported by the state news agency in Jordan.
A tragic incident occurred in Amman, Jordan, during a World Cup match viewing. Thousands had gathered to watch a match on giant screens in central Amman. The event turned deadly when a stampede broke out, resulting in one fatality and injuring eight others.
This information was reported by the state news agency in Jordan. Further details about the incident are available from the source, but it is known that the stampede happened during a gathering of fans watching the match between Algeria and Jordan.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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