Al Hussein Irbid completed a stunning double over Esteghlal Tehran with a 3-2 home victory in the AFC Champions League 2 on February 18, 2026. The Jordanian club followed up their 1-0 win in Iran with an even more dramatic result in Amman, effectively ending Esteghlal's qualification hopes. In a match filled with tension and goals, Al Hussein raced into a surprising lead, putting the famed Iranian club on the back foot. Esteghlal showed their character to fight back and level the score, but Al Hussein responded each time. The winner, scored in the second half, sparked wild celebrations at the King Abdullah II Stadium. Esteghlal's defeat, their second to the same opponent, left them with a mountain to climb in the group, while Al Hussein positioned themselves as surprise contenders for a knockout spot.