JordanGroup J · AFC · FIFA #63 · Elo 1685
📅 Group J: vs Algeria · Argentina · Austria
Jordan make their historic debut at a FIFA World Cup, arriving in North America after a decade of near-misses, an AFC Asian Cup final in 2023, and a breathtaking qualifying campaign that ended with a 3-0 win over Oman; Mousa Al-Tamari carries the nation's hopes in the toughest Group J imaginable.
Jordan are one of four nations making their World Cup debut in 2026, alongside Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan.
The Nashama conceded only four goals in their entire third-round AFC qualifying campaign — the joint-lowest in the group.
Mousa Al-Tamari and captain Ehsan Haddad both have 90 international caps, making them the squad's most-capped players.
Jordan reached the final of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, losing 1-3 to hosts Qatar — the first time the nation had appeared in a major tournament final.
Jordan's kits for 2026 are made by Kelme and feature kufiya diamond patterns (home white, away red) and a black third kit inspired by the Black Iris, Jordan's national flower.
Jordan came agonisingly close to Brazil 2014: they won the Asian playoff on penalties against Uzbekistan, then ran into Uruguay in the intercontinental playoff and were blown away 5-0 in Amman by Luis Suárez and co.
Jordan's Prince Ali bin Hussein was the only man who dared to challenge Sepp Blatter in the 2015 FIFA presidential election — and days after beating the prince, Blatter resigned amid the corruption scandal.
The big number is the player's EA FC 26 (FIFA 26) overall rating; for players not in the game it's estimated from market value & role.
Tip: click any player for full details, or “✨ Get to know Jordan” up top for trivia & the anthem. OVR = EA FC 26 (FIFA 26) rating; for players not in the game it's estimated from market value.
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