Al Nashama Reach the World Cup for the First Time
JORDAN
Al Nashama reach the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history.
Head Coach
Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami guided Jordan through the final stages of qualification, maintaining the defensive solidity and collective spirit that made Al Nashama one of Asia’s most exciting teams.
World Cup Group
June 16: Austria vs Jordan — San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
June 22: Jordan vs Algeria — San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
June 27: Jordan vs Argentina — Dallas Stadium
World Cup History
Jordan will make its FIFA World Cup debut in 2026 after decades of near misses and steady growth in Asian football.
A Historic Qualification
After nine failed attempts, Jordan finally secured its first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. The breakthrough came thanks to a talented generation that already made history by reaching the AFC Asian Cup final.
Jordan topped its second-round qualifying group ahead of Saudi Arabia and continued its strong form under Jamal Sellami in the decisive stage, powered by an exciting attacking trio led by Mousa Al-Tamari, Yazan Al-Naimat and Ali Olwan.
Jordan World Cup Facts
- Confederation: AFC
- World Cup Appearances: 1
- First Appearance: 2026
- Best Asian Cup Finish: Runner-up
- Historic Qualification: First World Cup in national history
Players To Watch
Mousa Al-Tamari
The star winger and creative leader of Jordan’s golden generation.
Ali Olwan
A versatile attacker whose goals helped secure Jordan’s place at the World Cup.
Jordan’s Road To The World Cup
Jordan’s qualification journey included dominant victories, including a 7-0 win over Pakistan, and a decisive 3-0 triumph over Oman in June 2025. The team officially booked its place at the World Cup after Iraq lost to South Korea later that same day.
The achievement completed one of the greatest stories in Jordanian football history and confirmed the country’s rise as a serious force in Asian football.
Jordan’s Previous Closest Attempt
Before finally reaching the World Cup, Jordan came painfully close in the qualification campaign for Brazil 2014. Al Nashama defeated Uzbekistan on penalties in the AFC playoff before facing Uruguay in the intercontinental playoff.
The dream ultimately ended against a Uruguayan side featuring Luis Suárez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlán, but that generation laid the foundation for the historic breakthrough achieved in 2026.
JORDAN
Goalkeepers
#1 Yazeed Abulaila (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 188 cm
#12 Nour Eddin Bani Attiah (Al Faisaly SC, Jordan) – 179 cm
#22 Abdullah Al-Fakhouri (Al Wehdat SC, Jordan) – 190 cm
Defenders
#2 Mohammad Abu Hasheesh (Al Karama SC, Iraq) – 179 cm
#3 Abdullah Nasib (Al Zawraa SC, Iraq) – 184 cm
#4 Husam Abu Dahab (Al Faisaly SC, Jordan) – 186 cm
#5 Yazan Al-Arab (FC Seoul, South Korea) – 185 cm
#16 Mohammad Abualnadi (Selangor FC, Malaysia) – 185 cm
#17 Saleem Obaid (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 187 cm
#20 Mohannad Abu Taha (Al Quwa Al Jawiya, Iraq) – 173 cm
#23 Ehsan Haddad (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 174 cm
#26 Anas Badawi (Al Faisaly SC, Jordan) – 174 cm
Midfielders
#6 Amer Jamous (Al Zawraa SC, Iraq) – 177 cm
#8 Noor Al-Rawabdeh (Selangor FC, Malaysia) – 182 cm
#14 Rajaei Ayed (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 175 cm
#18 Mohammad Abu Ghosh (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 182 cm
#19 Saed Al-Rosan (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 186 cm
#21 Nizar Al-Rashdan (Qatar SC, Qatar) – 183 cm
#25 Mohammad Al-Dawoud (Al Wehdat SC, Jordan) – 185 cm
Forwards
#7 Mohammad Abu Zuraiq (Raja CA, Morocco) – 170 cm
#9 Ali Olwan (Al Arabi SC, Qatar) – 182 cm
#10 Mousa Al-Tamari (Stade Rennais FC, France) – 176 cm
#11 Odai Al-Saify Fakhouri (Pyramids FC, Egypt) – 180 cm
#13 Mahmoud Al-Mardi (Al Hussein SC, Jordan) – 173 cm
#15 Ibrahim Sabra (Al Karama SC, Iraq) – 175 cm
#24 Ali Azaizeh (Al Shabab FC, Saudi Arabia) – 178 cm
Head Coach
Jamal Sellami (Morocco)
