Jordan enters the 2026 World Cup after achieving its first-ever qualification through AFC competition, highlighted by a remarkable journey to the 2023 Asian Cup final.
The national squad is a blend of local talents and players based abroad, forming one of the most well-rounded teams in Jordan’s history.
Qualification Journey
Jordan earned its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing second in Group B during the third round of AFC qualifying, six points behind South Korea. The team remained unbeaten, winning four out of eight matches while drawing the other four.
Upcoming Group Stage Matches
- June 17: Jordan vs. Austria, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California (12 a.m. ET)
- June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, California (11 p.m. ET)
- June 27: Jordan vs. Argentina, Dallas Stadium, Texas (10 p.m. ET)
Previous World Cup Records
This will mark Jordan’s inaugural participation in the World Cup.
Key Players to Watch
Musa Al-Taamari will lead the charge with notable prowess, becoming the first Jordanian to feature in Ligue 1. Meanwhile, Yazan Al-Arab offers seasoned experience as a center back, and Noor Al-Rawabdeh adds strength in midfield.
Team Management
Jamal Sellami, with a track record managing top clubs in Morocco and guiding the local-national team to success, heads the team.
Notable Records
- All-Time Leading Goal Scorer: Hamza Al-Dardour with 33 goals.
- All-Time Caps Leader: Amer Shafi with 171 caps.
Team Nickname
Al Nashama
About Jordan
- Population: Approximately 11.5 million
- Capital: Amman
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