Jordan

Profile

Runners-up at the 2023 Asian Cup — where they reached the final with performances that captivated the football world — Jordan carried that momentum all the way to a first ever World Cup appearance, qualifying through the Asian path with a combination of disciplined organisation and the match-winning brilliance of key individuals. Winger Musa Al-Taamari has become one of Asia's most dangerous wide players with his pace, directness and ability to produce moments of genuine quality. Yazan Al-Naimat provides the finishing threat from centre-forward. Coach Hussain Ammouta has built a collective that is organised, hard to break down and effective in transition. A group draw against Lionel Messi's Argentina is the stuff of national folklore — a moment no Jordanian football supporter will ever forget, regardless of the result. Two points from the games against Algeria and Austria would be a historic achievement that the entire country would celebrate.

Jordan fixtures

Players to watch

• Musa Al-Taamari

  Forward · Rennes

  Jordan's most exciting and dangerous player, Al-Taamari has established himself in Ligue 1 with Rennes as a direct, pacey winger capable of creating chances from nothing. His dribbling speed, ability to beat defenders in wide areas and delivery into dangerous positions make him the player opponents must plan specifically to stop when facing Jordan.

• Yazan Al-Naimat

  Forward · Al-Arabi

  Jordan's primary goalscoring threat and one of the most consistent forwards in the AFC's second tier of competition, Al-Naimat brings physical presence and a reliable finishing instinct. His ability to lead the line against better-resourced opponents and score the goals that matter in tight, pressure-filled qualifiers makes him Jordan's most important attacking resource.

• Yazan Al-Arab

  Defender · Al-Ramtha

  A dependable, experienced centre-back who has been central to Jordan's defensive organisation across their remarkable Asian Cup and qualifying campaigns, Al-Arab brings composure and defensive intelligence. His ability to organise the defensive line, win aerial duels and read the game intelligently gives Jordan the reliable foundation on which their tournament ambitions are built.

Group J table