Yordania akan menjalani debut bersejarah pada Piala Dunia 2026 setelah untuk pertama kali lolos ke putaran final turnamen sepak bola terbesar dunia tersebut.
Based on the official FIFA website, the team nicknamed Al Nashama is included in Group J with Austria, Algeria, and defending champion Argentina.
The group is clearly not a light for Jordan, but their presence in North America has been a major achievement for the country’s football.
Jordan came under the direction of Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami. He brought a squad that was largely populated by players from the Asian and Middle Eastern competitions where Mousa Al-Tamari was the biggest name in the front line.
Jordan qualified for the final round through the Asian zone qualifiers. This certainty is history because for the first time Jordan has reached the World Cup final round.
Jordan qualified after winning 3-0 over Oman, helped by South Korea’s victory over Iraq. In this phase, Jordan collected 16 points from nine matches in the Asian qualifying Group B.
This is the Jordan national team that carries big dreams in its debut at the 2026 World Cup. (Instagram @jordan.fa)
The success continued Jordan’s positive development in recent years. Before breaking into the World Cup, they first caught the attention when they reached the 2023 Asian Cup final, before being defeated by Qatar in the final.
The 2026 World Cup has special meaning for Jordan, not just for the players, but for Jordanian football as a whole.
Unlike Argentina, Austria, or Algeria who have often participated in the World Cup, Jordan came as a debutant. This situation makes them not burdened with a long history, but still face a big challenge to compete in a group containing more experienced teams.
Jordan’s biggest achievement in recent years came at the 2023 Asian Cup when it made a surprise by advancing to the final before being defeated by Qatar.
The journey became the basis for Jordan’s confidence towards the 2026 World Cup. They proved to be able to compete at the Asian level, even though the World Cup stage presents pressure and higher opponent quality.
Ahead of the World Cup, Jordan also played a friendly against Colombia in San Diego. They lost 0-2, but Sellami still judged the match to be a tactical lesson and an important part of the team’s final preparations.
Mousa Al-Tamari is the most prominent player in the Jordanian squad. The Stade Rennais striker is expected to be the engine of the attack and a differentiating factor in difficult matches in Group J. Al-Tamari is Jordan’s main focus.
Ehsan Haddad is also an important figure. The Jordanian captain was included in the squad after recovering from a long injury and is expected to provide experience and leadership in the back line.
Jordan are without Yazan Al-Naimat, one of their key attackers, through injury. Defender Issam Smeeri is also absent after suffering an Achilles tendon injury ahead of the tournament.
Jordan’s final squad
Coach: Jamal Sellami.
Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abu Laila, Abdullah Al-Fakhouri, Noor Bani Attieh.
Defenders: Abdullah Nasib, Saad Al-Rosan, Yazan Al-Arab, Saleem Obeid, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Hossam Abu Al-Dahab, Ehsan Haddad, Anas Bani, Muhannad Abu Taha, Mohammad Abu Hasheesh.
Midfielders: Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Ibrahim Saadeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Al-Daoud, Mahmoud Al-Mardi.
Attackers: Mousa Al-Tamari, Ouda Al-Fakhouri, Mohammad Abu Zraiq, Ali Azaizeh, Ibrahim Sabra, Ali Olwan.
Jordan’s schedule in Group J of the 2026 World Cup
Austria vs Jordan, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11.00 WIB. Jordan vs Algeria, Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10.00 WIB. Jordan vs Argentina, Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 09.00 WIB.
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