Jordan
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group J · vs England, Senegal, Panama
FIFA Rank
#68
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Debut
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First World Cup in 2026
Star Player
Musa Al-Tamari
About Jordan
Jordan, with its capital in Amman and a population of 11 million, is known for the ancient city of Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum desert. Petra, Jordan's iconic rock-carved ancient city, was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and remained unknown to the Western world until 1812.
In football, the Al-Nashama are making their World Cup debut in 2026. They enter their first-ever World Cup with Musa Al-Tamari as their talisman under head coach Mohammad Hussein. Jordan reached the 2024 Asian Cup final — their best result ever — and parlayed that momentum into qualifying for their first-ever World Cup.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Jordan at 3.2 out of 10, ranking them #39 overall and classifying them as a determined underdog. In Group J, they face England, Senegal, Panama in what has been categorized as a highly competitive group (difficulty 7/10).
The current Al-Nashama squad features 26 players, with the final 26-man World Cup roster to be announced in May 2026. Jordan have 3 confirmed group stage matches scheduled across the tournament.
As World Cup debutants, Jordan bring a fresh and unpredictable energy to the tournament. Their matches could be among the most compelling narratives of 2026 — football fans looking for underdog stories should keep a close eye on the Al-Nashama. Follow SeatNav for ticket updates as the tournament approaches.
Key Player
Musa Al-Tamari
Al-Nashama · FIFA #68
Head Coach
Mohammad Hussein
Home: Amman International Stadium
Jordan at the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents uncharted territory for Jordan. Al-Nashama have never appeared on football's biggest stage, making their debut in the expanded 48-team format one of the most compelling storylines of the competition.
Without World Cup history to draw from, Jordan enter with no preconceptions and nothing to lose. For fans, this is a once-in-a-generation moment — the first time their nation will compete at football's ultimate competition.
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Jordan's World Cup debut features a meeting with England — football's birthplace. Jordan reached the 2024 Asian Cup final, proving they belong among Asia's elite. Against Bellingham, Saka, and Foden, they face arguably the tournament's deepest squad. A result here would echo through Jordanian football history forever.
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Jordan and Senegal have never met. Both represent the new wave of World Cup football: Jordan's Asian Cup final run in 2024 and Senegal's 2021 AFCON title and 2022 WC appearance signal rising powers. This match could determine who advances alongside England.
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Neither Jordan nor Panama has progressed past the group stage at a World Cup. This match — two nations at similar competitive levels — could be the most consequential of the group for both teams' knockout ambitions.
View Panama →How Jordan Qualified
Jordan qualified through AFC Asian qualification in a historic first, reaching the World Cup for the very first time after their inspiring 2024 Asian Cup runner-up finish.
Jordan Tactical Identity
Under Mohammad Hussein, Jordan bring a distinctive tactical approach to the 2026 World Cup. Al-Nashama will look to impose their style on group-stage opponents while managing the physical demands of the expanded tournament format.
SeatNav's Power Index rates Jordan at 3.2/10 (ranked #39 overall), classifying them as determined underdogs in the Underdog tier. Their strongest factor is group-stage preparation while limited World Cup pedigree represents their biggest challenge.
2026 Tournament Outlook
Jordan face a extremely challenging Group J draw against England, Senegal, Panama. With the expanded 48-team format sending the top two from each group plus the best third-placed teams through to the Round of 32, Al-Nashama will be targeting a minimum of two victories to secure safe passage.
Jordan will face England and Senegal and Panama for the first time in competitive football, adding an element of unpredictability to the group dynamics.
Match Schedule
3 confirmed matches
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Group J
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
Squad (26)
Current national team squad. Final World Cup roster announced May 2026.
Goalkeepers(3)
Defenders(9)
Midfielders(7)
Forwards(7)
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