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Jordan
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Latest Jordan 1–3 Argentina · Group J
Title probability
0.0%
as of 2026-07-20
Overview
Jordan arrive at their first-ever World Cup riding the wave of a remarkable 2023 Asian Cup run that ended in a final against hosts Qatar. That breakthrough transformed belief within the federation, and qualification for 2026 confirmed the Nashama are no longer Asia's nearly-men.
Under a settled tactical structure, Jordan blend disciplined organisation with genuine attacking flair on the flanks. The squad mixes battle-hardened domestic-league regulars with European-based standouts, giving coach Jamal Sellami both steel and spark.
Expectations are tempered but proud: simply being among the 48 is historic, yet this group quietly believes it can spring a surprise.
Capital
Amman
Population
11,300,000
Confederation
AFC
FIFA code
JOR
From Wikipedia
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the…
Source: Wikipedia →Squad
- 179caps
Yazeed Abu Layla
Al-Hussein · First-choice goalkeeper, captain figure
- 125caps
Noureddin Bani Ateyah
Al-Faisaly
- 2211caps
Abdallah Al Fakhouri
Al-Wehdat
- 368caps
Abdallah Naseeb
Al-Zawraa · Experienced Iraq-based defender
- 4
Husam Abu Dahab
- 5
Yazan Al Arab
FC Seoul · Plays in South Korea's K League 1
- 16
Mohammad Abualnadi
Corvinul Hunedoara · Romania-based central defender
- 17
Saleem Obaid
Al-Hussein
- 19
Saed Al Rosan
Al-Hussein
- 2322caps
Ehsan Haddad
Al-Hussein · Team captain at the World Cup
- 26
Anas Badawi
Al-Faisaly
- 2
Mohammad Abu Hasheesh
Al-Karma
- 6
Amer Jamous
Al-Zawraa
- 1431caps
Rajaei Ayed
Al-Hussein · Creative central conductor
- 15
Ibrahim Saadeh
Al-Karma
- 21
Nizar Al Rashdan
Qatar SC
- 25
Mohammad Al-Dawoud
Al-Wehdat
- –
Noor Al Rawabdeh
Selangor · Plays in Malaysia Super League
- 715caps
Mohammad Abu Zrayq
Raja Casablanca · Plays in Morocco's Botola Pro
- 964caps
Ali Olwan
Al-Sailiya · Hat-trick sealed World Cup qualification
- 1090caps
Musa Al Taamari
Rennes · Ligue 1 winger, Jordan's star player
- 13
Mahmoud Al Mardi
Al-Hussein
- 18
Ibrahim Sabra
· Youngest squad member
- 20
Mohannad Abu Taha
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
- 24
Ali Azaizeh
Al-Shabab · Saudi Pro League forward
- –
Odeh Fakhoury
Pyramids FC · Egypt-based young forward
Model
as of 2026-07-20Exp. points
0.00
Proj. finish
40.5
Seed Elo
1560
Title-probability trajectory
Champion chance across the last 14 snapshots
Matches
History
2026
Group stage
Culture
Football culture
Domestic football revolves around the fierce rivalry between Al-Wehdat and Al-Faisaly, a fixture loaded with social and historical significance. Match days draw passionate crowds, and the national team's recent successes have stoked unprecedented fervour. Football increasingly rivals the region's love of other pursuits as a cultural touchstone.
Did you know
- Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
- The Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth's land surface.
- Al-Wehdat's supporters are deeply tied to Jordan's Palestinian community.
- Jordan reached the 2023 Asian Cup final, their best-ever continental finish.
- The team's nickname Al-Nashama means roughly 'the gallant ones'.