Jordan World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Jordan are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, Algeria. Here is everything you need to know about Jordan’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Jordan World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | AFC |
| FIFA Ranking | #74 |
| Group | Group J |
| Group Opponents | Argentina, Austria, Algeria |
| Head Coach | Hussein Ammouta |
| Star Player | Yazan Al-Naimat |
| World Cup Appearances | 1 |
| Best Result | World Cup debut (2026) |
Jordan 2026 World Cup Squad
Jordan named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abo Laila, Ali Al-Aqrabawi, Awad Shehada
Defenders: Badr Nofal, Mahmoud Shelbaieh, Baha Faisal, Ahmad Saleh, Monther Abu Amara
Midfielders: Musa Al-Taamari, Nour Sabaileh, Osama Al-Rashdan, Hamza Al-Dardour, Mohammad Al-Odwan
Forwards: Yazan Al-Naimat, Baha Faisal, Khaled Al-Zoubi, Ahmad Hayel, Omar Khrisat
Jordan World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Jordan vs Algeria | TBC |
| June 19 | Jordan vs Austria | TBC |
| June 24 | Jordan vs Argentina | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Yazan Al-Naimat
Jordan’s most talented forward and the player carrying the hopes of an entire nation at their World Cup debut. His performances in Asian qualifying helped Jordan achieve the historic feat of qualifying for the first time.
Musa Al-Taamari
The experienced midfielder is Jordan’s most creative player. His ability to create chances and deliver in important moments makes him the key creative link between midfield and attack for the Nashama.
Baha Faisal
The dependable defender is one of Jordan’s most experienced internationals. His organisational ability and leadership at the back will be crucial as Jordan compete against Argentina, Austria and Algeria in their debut World Cup group.
Jordan World Cup History
Jordan are making their historic World Cup debut in 2026. They previously reached the final of the 2023 Asian Cup, losing to Qatar, which showed their development as a football nation. Their qualification for the 2026 World Cup is the greatest achievement in Jordanian football history.
How Did Jordan Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Jordan qualified through AFC Asian qualifying, finishing second in Group B behind South Korea. Their consistent performances throughout the qualification campaign earned them a historic first World Cup place.
Jordan World Cup 2026 Prediction
Jordan face an extremely difficult Group J with Argentina as defending champions. However as debutants with nothing to lose they could provide a shock. The match against Algeria offers their best chance of a positive result and they will be determined to make their historic debut memorable.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Jordan at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
