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Group J · AFC · FIFA #63 · 2501/1
Jordan
1680World Cup debutants modelling themselves on Morocco 2022 with a compact 3-4-2-1, but as the lowest-ranked side in Group J (Argentina, Austria, Algeria) and missing top scorer Al-Naimat, Al-Tamari must conjure something special.
Coach Jamal Sellami (Moroccan) · since June 2024
Matches
Key players
- Mousa Al-TamariRW · Rennes
'Jordanian Messi' - 7 goals and 11 assists for Rennes last season, the team's talisman
- Ali OlwanST · Al-Sailiya
Nine goals in AFC qualifying, third-most in Asia; back from injury
- Yazeed Abu LailaGK · Al-Hussein
Reliable No.1 behind the compact back five
- Ehsan HaddadDF · Al-Hussein
32-year-old leader marshalling a domestic-heavy spine
- Odeh Al-FakhouriFW · Pyramids
Attacking option stepping up with Al-Naimat injured
Injuries / doubts
- Yazan Al-Naimat OUT - ACL injury from the December Arab Cup; his 8 qualifying goals called irreplaceable
- Ibrahim Sabra withdrew injured on June 5, replaced by Mohammad Taha
Recent form
| 2026-06-07 | Colombia | 0-2 L | Friendly (San Diego) |
| 2026-05-31 | Switzerland | 1-4 L | Friendly |
| 2026-03-31 | Nigeria | 2-2 D | Friendly |
| 2026-03-27 | Costa Rica | 2-2 D | Friendly |
News
2026-06-05
Sabra out injured, Mohammad Taha called up
A late squad change days before the tournament opener.
2026-06-02
Jordan name 26-man squad for first-ever World Cup
Sellami's debutants finalised their list, led by Rennes star Al-Tamari.