Jordan has officially qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in its history and will participate in the 2026 tournament hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The national team, known as Al-Nashama, secured their spot after a 3-0 victory over Oman on June 5, 2025, and Korea Republic's 2-0 win over Iraq.
Group J Opponents and Match Schedule
Jordan has been drawn into Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. Here's a look at their schedule:
- Match 1: Austria vs. Jordan, June 16, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara. The match is scheduled for 12 a.m. ET.
- Match 2: Jordan vs. Algeria, June 22, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara. The match is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET.
- Match 3: Jordan vs. Argentina, June 27, AT&T Stadium, Arlington. The match is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
Venues
Jordan will play its matches in two stadiums in the United States:
- Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California: This stadium will host Jordan's matches against Austria and Algeria.
- AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas: This stadium will be the venue for Jordan's match against Argentina.
Qualification Journey
Jordan's path to the 2026 World Cup saw them navigate through the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers. They finished second in their group in the third round of qualification, earning their place in the final tournament. Impressively, Al-Nashama lost only two of their ten qualifying matches.
Players to Watch
Key players for Jordan include experienced goalkeeper Yazeed Abu Laila, who is expected to start in goal. The defense will likely feature Yazan Al Arab, a consistent performer who plays for FC Seoul. In attack, Mousa Tamari is expected to be Jordan's main threat, with Yazan Al-Naimat and Ali Olwan also playing crucial roles. Ali Olwan scored a hat-trick in the match that sealed Jordan's place in the World Cup.
Historical Significance
This will be Jordan's first appearance at a FIFA World Cup. Their qualification marks a significant moment for Jordanian football, with fans celebrating the historic achievement. King Abdullah II was pictured watching the qualifying match from the embassy in London.
