Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad
Summary
Jordan is competing in the World Cup for the first time in 2026. Coached by Moroccan Jamal Sellami, the team hopes to perform strongly despite missing key player Yazan Alnemat due to injury. Their captain, Mousa Tamari, who plays in France’s top league, is a major player to watch.Key Facts
- Jordan has never appeared in a World Cup before 2026.
- Their coach is Jamal Sellami from Morocco, who started coaching Jordan in June 2024.
- Jordan reached the 2023 Asian Cup final and the 2025 Arab Cup final.
- They scored 32 goals in World Cup qualifying, their highest ever.
- Yazan Alnemat scored 8 goals in qualifying but is out of the tournament due to an ACL injury.
- Ali Olwan, another forward with 9 qualifying goals, may replace Alnemat.
- Captain Mousa Tamari plays for Rennes in France’s Ligue 1 and is a key attacking player for Jordan.
- Sellami aims for Jordan to be a strong and disciplined team capable of surprising stronger opponents.
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