Dina Kawar is hoping Jordan's first-ever World Cup will get Americans see beyond its security challenges.
Politics
What Jordan's ambassador wants you to think about while watching Messi
Dina Kawar is hoping Jordan's first-ever World Cup will get Americans see beyond its security challenges.
Published June 21, 2026, 9:31 PM
Updated June 22, 2026, 12:24 AM351Related Stories

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