Jordan
World Cup 2026 Group J — fixtures, standings, and knockout path
The Ammouta effect
Hussein Ammouta took over in 2023 and immediately tightened Jordan’s defense — they conceded just four goals in eight final-round qualifiers. The Moroccan’s 4-2-3-1 system relies on Al-Ramtha center-back Yazan Al-Arab and rapid counters through Montpellier’s Mousa Al-Tamari, whose dribbling tormented Japan and South Korea.
Group H’s counterattack derby
Jordan’s opener against Portugal could define their tournament. Cristiano Ronaldo’s side struggles against deep blocks, while the Nashama held Japan to 1-1 in qualifiers using similar tactics. Matches vs Mali and Paraguay offer winnable moments if they replicate the clinical finishing shown against Korea (2-0 in Amman).
From Asian Cup surprises to World Cup firsts
Jordan reached the Asian Cup final four months before qualifying for 2026, beating Iraq and Tajikistan with late goals. Their only previous major tournament was the 2011 Copa América as guests — a 4-2 loss to Paraguay hints at revenge potential in their final group game.
Knockout route: top two qualify automatically; a third-place finish may still advance as one of the eight best third-placed teams. View Group J hub →
Group standings
Fixtures & results
| Match | Date | Group | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Austria vs JordanEstadio San Francisco Bay Area | Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 05:00 ET | j | – | Scheduled |
Jordan vs  AlgeriaEstadio San Francisco Bay Area | Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · 04:00 ET | j | – | Scheduled |
Jordan vs  ArgentinaEstadio Dallas | Sun, Jun 28, 2026 · 03:00 ET | j | – | Scheduled |
Frequently asked questions
Has Jordan ever played in a World Cup before?+
No. 2026 marks their debut after finishing third in AFC qualifying’s final round, then beating South Korea in a playoff.
Who is Jordan’s key player?+
Mousa Al-Tamari. The Montpellier winger scored four qualifying goals and completed more dribbles than any Asian player in Europe’s top leagues last season.
What stadiums will Jordan play in?+
Their group stage matches are at Houston’s NRG Stadium (vs Portugal), Boston’s Gillette Stadium (vs Mali), and Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca (vs Paraguay).
How does Jordan’s defense rank?+
They kept six clean sheets in 10 qualifiers. Only Japan and Australia conceded fewer goals in AFC’s final round.