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Jun 09, 2026
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Jordan World Cup 2026 Preview: Key Players, Matches, and Squad

AI Summary
Jordan is set to make its World Cup debut in 2026 under coach Jamal Sellami. The team has shown promise, reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Cup and the 2025 Arab Cup. Key player to watch is Mousa Tamari, known as 'Jordan's Messi'.

Jordan's World Cup Debut

Jordan is making its World Cup finals debut, with Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami hoping his players can replicate Morocco's heroics from four years ago. This marks a significant milestone for the team, known as 'The Al-Nashama' or 'the noble ones'.

Sellami's Approach

Sellami, who played for Morocco at the 1998 World Cup, has built a well-structured, disciplined team that utilizes creative forward talent to hit opponents quickly. He believes his team can deliver a shock, similar to Algeria beating Germany in 1982 or Senegal beating France in 2002.

Star Striker Misses Out

Jordan will be without star striker Yazan Alnemat, who scored eight goals in qualifying but suffered an ACL injury. His replacement, Ali Olwan, has recovered from an Achilles injury and contributed nine goals in qualifying.

'Jordan's Messi' Hopes to Shine

Captain Mousa Tamari, known as 'Jordan's Messi', is a key attacking threat and will play on the right wing. The 28-year-old Rennes midfielder has had a strong season in France, scoring seven goals and grabbing 11 assists in 36 appearances.

Jordan's Group Stage

Jordan faces Austria, Algeria, and defending champions Argentina in Group J. Their group stage match dates are:

  • June 16: Austria v Jordan (San Francisco Bay Area, US), 9pm (04:00 GMT on June 17)
  • June 22: Jordan v Algeria (San Francisco Bay Area, US), 8pm (03:00 GMT on June 23)
  • June 27: Jordan v Argentina (Dallas, Texas, US), 9pm (02:00 GMT on June 28)

Full Squad

Goalkeepers: Yazeed Abulaila (Al-Hussein), Abdullah al-Fakhouri (Al-Wehdat), Noor Bani Attiah (Al-Faisaly)
Defenders: Abdallah Nasib (Al-Zawraa), Ehsan Haddad, Saed al-Rosan, Saleem Obaid (Al-Hussein), Yazan al-Arab (FC Seoul), Mohammad Abualnadi (Selangor), Husam Abu Dahab, Anas Banawi (Al-Faisaly), Mohannad Abu Taha (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya), Mohammad Abu Hasheesh (Al-Karma)
Midfielders: Noor Al-Rawabdeh (Selangor), Nizar al-Rashdan (Qatar), Ibrahim Saadeh (Al-Karma), Rajaei Ayed, Mahmoud Al-Mardi (Al-Hussein), Amer Jamous (Al-Zawraa), Mohammad al-Dawoud (Al-Wehdat)
Forwards: Mousa Tamari (Rennes), Odeh al-Fakhouri (Pyramids), Mohammad Abu Zrayq (Raja Casablanca), Ali Azaizeh (Al-Shabab), Ibrahim Sabra (Lokomotiva Zagreb), Ali Olwan (Al-Sailiya)