Jordan
🌍 World Cup Story
Jordan making their World Cup debut in 2026 is a first in the nation's sporting history. The Nashama (those who long for something) have historically been a lower-tier AFC nation, but recent years have seen dramatic improvement. Their 2023 AFC Asian Cup campaign was extraordinary: defeating Tajikistan, Bahrain, and Iraq to reach the final — where they faced hosts Qatar — losing 3-1. It was Jordan's best ever result in any major tournament. The AFC qualification for 2026, with an expanded 8-team playoff, gave Jordan their chance. Mousa Al-Tamari, playing in Belgium, is their standout talent. For a country at the crossroads of one of the world's most turbulent regions, this World Cup appearance carries deep meaning beyond sport.
📌 2026 Context
Debutants — Jordan's first ever World Cup, earned through a remarkable AFC Asian Cup 2023 final appearance.
⭐ Stars to Watch
👕 Squad
🧤 Goalkeepers
Yazeed Abulaila
Al-Wehdat
Muntasir Talal
Shabab Al-Ordon
Mohammad Al-Shembari
Al-Faisaly
🛡️ Defenders
Ahmad Nasib
Al-Wehdat
Amer Shafi
Al-Faisaly
Yazan Naimat
Shabab Al-Ordon
Bachar Nafati
Nantes
Anas Bani Yaseen
Hapoel Tel Aviv
⚙️ Midfielders
Baha Faisal
Al-Ahly
Yazan Al-Arab
Vejle BK
Hashem Abulaila
Al-Wahda
Noor Al-Rawabdeh
Shabab Al-Ordon
⚡ Forwards
Mousa Al-Tamari⭐
Standard Liège
Ahmad Thabt
Al-Wehdat
Musa Al-Taamari
Montpellier
Shadi Abu Hashim
Al-Faisaly