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Jordan at FIFA World Cup 2026
Jordan qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group J opponents
Jordan plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
Jordan fixtures
Jordan in the tournament
Jordan arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #65 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 56/100. AFC (Asia) sends 8 teams to 2026. South Korea, Japan, and Australia have all reached the knockout rounds in recent tournaments.
The 48-team format puts Jordan in Group J with Argentina, Algeria, Austria. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #33, with Jordan the lowest-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
Jordan squad for World Cup 2026
Announced June 2, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Jamal Sellami
Jordan make their first ever World Cup appearance, coming via the AFC playoff path. Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami leads. Rennes forward Mousa Al-Tamari is the headline player -- Jordan's most famous footballer and the squad's only player at a top-five European league club. Open against Argentina in Kansas City on June 16.
Goalkeepers3
- Yazid Abulaila(Al-Hussein)
- Noor Bani Attiah(Al-Faisaly)
- Abdallah Al-Fakhouri(Al-Wehdat)
Defenders9
- Mohammad Abu Hashish(Al-Karma)
- Abdallah Nasib(Al-Zawraa)
- Husam Abu Dahab(Al-Faisaly)
- Yazan Al-Arab(FC Seoul)
- Mohammad Abualnadi(Selangor)
- Salem Obaid(Al-Hussein)
- Saed Al-Rosan(Al-Hussein)
- Ehsan Haddad(Al-Hussein)
- Anas Badawi(Al-Faisaly)
Midfielders8
- Amer Jamous(Al-Zawraa)
- Noor Al-Rawabdeh(Selangor)
- Rajaei Ayed(Al-Hussein)
- Ibrahim Sadeh(Al-Karma)
- Mohannad Abu Taha(Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya)
- Nizar Al-Rashdan(Qatar SC)
- Mohammad Al-Dawoud(Al-Wehdat)
- Mahmoud Al-Mardi(Al-Hussein)
Forwards6
- Mousa Al-TamariCaptain(Rennes)Jordan's star player and only top-flight European-based regular
- Mohammad Abu Zrayq(Raja Casablanca)
- Ali Olwan(Al-Shabab)Third-highest scorer in AFC qualifying (9 goals)
- Odeh Al-Fakhouri(Pyramids)
- Ibrahim Sabra(Lokomotiva Zagreb)
- Ali Azaizeh(Al-Shabab)
Sources: Al Jazeera, ESPN. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about Jordan
When does Jordan play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Jordan plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 17, 2026. The opener is against AUT. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is Jordan in at the World Cup 2026?
Jordan is in Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria, Austria. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is Jordan's FIFA ranking?
Jordan entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #65 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the wider qualifier pool. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can Jordan win the World Cup 2026?
Jordan's pre-tournament strength rating is 56/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are tournament debutants or lower-ranked qualifiers; reaching the second round would be a notable achievement. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.