Jordan to Compete in 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Matches

Jordan to Make World Cup Debut After Recent Successes

Jordan is set to make its debut at the FIFA World Cup for the first time, following recent appearances at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup. The team will be led by coach Jamal Sellami, who hopes to replicate Morocco’s success in the tournament four years ago.

Sellami expressed confidence in his team’s ability to surprise opponents in big competitions, citing Morocco’s semifinal finish in the last World Cup as a source of belief. Jordan has been on a good run of form, reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Cup and competing against Morocco in the final of the 2025 Arab Cup.

The Middle East nation scored 32 goals during World Cup qualifying, with eight of those goals coming from Yazan Alnemat. However, Alnemat will miss the tournament due to an ACL injury sustained in the Arab Cup quarterfinals last December. Ali Olwan is expected to replace him in Sellami’s extended squad.

Sellami has built a well-structured team that utilizes its creative forward talent to hit opponents on the break with quick transitions. The team will face Austria in their opening match, followed by Argentina in their final game in Group J. Captain Mousa Tamari is one of Jordan’s biggest attacking threats and will be looking to torment defenders on the right wing.

The 55-year-old coach has high hopes for his team, citing examples of Algeria beating Germany in 1982, Cameroon stunning Argentina in 1990, and Senegal repeating the feat against France in 2002. Sellami’s side is considered one of the lowest-ranked teams in their group, but may have an opportunity to succeed against Algeria.

Jordan will begin its World Cup campaign on June [date] with a match against Austria in San Francisco.

Source: Al Jazeera