Jamal Sellami named Jordan’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 2. The Al Nashama reach football’s biggest stage for the first time in their history, and the draw handed them a brutal welcome. Jordan land in Group J with reigning champions Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. Ihsan Haddad captains the side.
The Jordan World Cup Squad 2026 leans heavily on the home league, with 13 of the 26 players based in Jordan. Rennes forward Musa Al-Tamari is the standout name. Jordan go in ranked 63rd in the world. Ali Olwan, the squad’s top scorer with 29 international goals, scored the hat-trick that sealed qualification.
This is your full Jordan squad list, schedule, and key player breakdown for the 2026 tournament.
Jordan 26-Player Squad for World Cup 2026
| Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Yazeed Abulaila | Al-Hussein | 33 | 74 | 0 |
| GK | Nour Bani Attiah | Al-Faisaly | 33 | 4 | 0 |
| GK | Abdallah Al-Fakhouri | Al-Wehdat | 26 | 11 | 0 |
| DF | Mohammad Abu Hashish | Al-Karma | 31 | 54 | 1 |
| DF | Abdallah Nasib | Al-Zawraa | 32 | 64 | 3 |
| DF | Husam Abu Dahab | Al-Faisaly | 26 | 16 | 0 |
| DF | Yazan Al-Arab | FC Seoul | 30 | 78 | 3 |
| DF | Mohammad Abualnadi | Selangor | 25 | 16 | 0 |
| DF | Salim Obaid | Al-Hussein | 34 | 9 | 0 |
| DF | Saed Al-Rosan | Al-Hussein | 29 | 19 | 2 |
| DF | Ihsan Haddad (C) | Al-Hussein | 32 | 90 | 2 |
| DF | Anas Badawi | Al-Faisaly | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| DF | Mohannad Abu Taha | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | 23 | 27 | 1 |
| MF | Noor Al-Rawabdeh | Selangor | 29 | 66 | 3 |
| MF | Nizar Al-Rashdan | Qatar SC | 27 | 45 | 4 |
| MF | Ibrahim Sa’deh | Al-Karma | 26 | 55 | 3 |
| MF | Rajaei Ayed | Al-Hussein | 32 | 72 | 0 |
| MF | Amer Jamous | Al-Zawraa (on loan from Al-Wehdat) | 23 | 18 | 1 |
| MF | Mohammad Al-Dawoud | Al-Wehdat | 33 | 11 | 1 |
| FW | Mahmoud Al-Mardi | Al-Hussein | 32 | 87 | 9 |
| FW | Odeh Al-Fakhouri | Pyramids | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| FW | Musa Al-Tamari | Rennes | 29 | 90 | 24 |
| FW | Mohammad Abu Zrayq | Raja Casablanca | 28 | 39 | 5 |
| FW | Ali Azaizeh | Al-Shabab | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| FW | Ibrahim Sabra | Lokomotiva Zagreb | 20 | 9 | 1 |
| FW | Ali Olwan | Al-Sailiya | 26 | 64 | 29 |
For all 48 team squads, see our World Cup 2026 squads.
Quick Stats
Key numbers from Sellami’s historic first World Cup squad.
- Average age: 28.0 years
- Most-capped players: Ihsan Haddad and Musa Al-Tamari (90 caps each)
- Top scorer in the squad: Ali Olwan (29 international goals)
- Jordan-based players: 13, drawn mostly from Al-Hussein, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Wehdat
- Players based abroad: 13, including Europe-based Al-Tamari (Rennes) and Sabra (Lokomotiva Zagreb)
- Youngest player: Ibrahim Sabra (20)
- Oldest player: Salim Obaid (34)
- World Cup debutants: all 26 players, since this is Jordan’s first finals squad
Key Players to Watch
Musa Al-Tamari | Rennes
Al-Tamari is the best player Jordan has ever produced. The 29-year-old plays Ligue 1 football for Rennes and has 24 goals in 90 caps. His pace and dribbling earned him the nickname Jordanian Messi. He carries the attack and has captained the side in Haddad’s absence.
Ali Olwan | Al-Sailiya
Olwan is Jordan’s deadliest finisher, with 29 goals in just 64 caps. He scored a hat-trick away to Oman on June 5, 2025, the night Jordan booked their World Cup place. The 26-year-old plays his club football in Qatar.
Ihsan Haddad (C) | Al-Hussein
Haddad wears the captain’s armband and anchors the defence. The 32-year-old has 90 caps, level with Al-Tamari as the squad’s most experienced player. He plays at home with Al-Hussein. His organisation is vital against Argentina’s attack.
Yazan Al-Arab | FC Seoul
Al-Arab brings rare top-tier Asian league experience to the back line. The 30-year-old centre-back plays in South Korea with FC Seoul and has 78 caps. He reads danger early and steps out well under pressure.
Nizar Al-Rashdan | Qatar SC
Al-Rashdan is the midfield metronome who links defence to attack. The 27-year-old has four international goals and plays in Qatar. He shields the back line, letting Jordan sit deep and counter.
Ibrahim Sabra | Lokomotiva Zagreb
Sabra is the squad’s youngest player and its brightest prospect. The 20-year-old forward plays in Croatia’s top flight, a rare European base for a Jordanian teenager. His energy can stretch tiring defences late.
Jordan World Cup 2026 Schedule
Jordan play all three group matches in the United States, twice in the San Francisco Bay Area and once in Dallas. Local kick-off times are listed in both Eastern Time (ET) and Arabia Standard Time (AST) for fans back home. Jordan sits at UTC+3, seven hours ahead of ET, so every game is an early-morning start in Amman.
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | Kickoff (AST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Austria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), Santa Clara, CA | 12:00 AM (Jun 17) | 7:00 AM (Jun 17) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), Santa Clara, CA | 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| Jun 27, 2026 | Argentina | Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington, TX | 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM (Jun 28) |
All kick-off times follow the official FIFA match schedule, with group positions confirmed from the December 5, 2025 draw. Jordan tuned up in March with a 1-1 draw against Costa Rica and a 2-2 draw with Nigeria, both staged in Antalya.
How Jordan Qualified for World Cup 2026
Jordan reached the World Cup through the long AFC route, playing 16 qualifiers across two rounds. In the third round they landed in Group B with South Korea, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, and Kuwait. Sellami’s side stayed hard to beat and pulled clear of Iraq for second.
The defining night came on June 5, 2025. Jordan won 3-0 away to Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, with Ali Olwan scoring all three goals. He struck a first-half stoppage-time penalty, then added goals in the 51st and 64th minutes. South Korea’s win over Iraq confirmed Jordan’s place.
The result sealed second place and Jordan’s first World Cup in 72 years of trying. They finished with eight wins, five draws, and three defeats, scoring 32 goals and conceding 12. The breakthrough built on their run to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final, where they beat South Korea 2-0 in the semi before losing to hosts Qatar.
Head Coach: Jamal Sellami
Jamal Sellami was born on October 6, 1970 in Casablanca, Morocco. He played as a midfielder for Raja Casablanca and Beşiktaş, and represented Morocco at the 1998 World Cup. He took the Jordan job in August 2024, replacing Hussein Ammouta.
Sellami’s Jordan are built on defensive structure and fast transitions. They sit in a compact block and spring Al-Tamari and Olwan on the break. The approach delivered tight wins, including 1-0 results over Saudi Arabia and Iraq at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, where Jordan lost the final 3-2 to his native Morocco. After sealing the World Cup place, Sellami was granted Jordanian citizenship by royal decree in December 2025.
Group J at a Glance
Jordan are in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Algeria. Here is how the group looks going in.
| Team | FIFA Ranking | World Cup Appearances | Best Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 2nd | 18 (1930-2022) | Winner (1978, 1986, 2022) |
| Austria | 24th | 7 (1934-1998) | Third place (1954) |
| Algeria | 35th | 4 (1982-2014) | Round of 16 (2014) |
| Jordan | 66th | Debut (2026) | Debut tournament |
Rankings from the November 2025 FIFA update, used for seeding at the December 5, 2025 draw. World Cup appearances are pre-2026 figures.
Argentina arrive as world champions and clear favourites to win the group. Austria are a solid UEFA side back at the finals for the first time since 1998. Algeria carry dangerous European-based attackers. Jordan haven’t met Argentina or Austria, and they’ve faced Algeria only twice, winning once and drawing once.
FAQ About Jordan World Cup Squad 2026
What is Jordan’s nickname and what does it mean?
Jordan’s team is known as Al Nashama, which translates as The Chivalrous Ones. The name reflects honour and courage in Jordanian culture, and fans have embraced it since the 2023 Asian Cup run.
Has Jordan ever come close to a World Cup before 2026?
Yes. Jordan reached an intercontinental playoff for the 2014 World Cup but lost 5-0 on aggregate to Uruguay. The 2026 finals are their first ever.
Who is Jordan’s all-time leading scorer?
Hamza Al-Dardour is Jordan’s record scorer with 33 international goals. He retired in 2024 and is not in the squad, leaving Ali Olwan on 29 as the closest active player.
What kit does Jordan wear at the 2026 World Cup?
Jordan wear Kelme, the Spanish brand that has supplied the team since 2024. Home colours are white shirts and shorts, with an all-red away kit.
Jordan’s World Cup 2026 Hopes
The Jordan World Cup Squad 2026 drew one of the hardest groups in the tournament. Argentina are the holders, Austria are organised and experienced, and Algeria carry real quality. Jordan are the bottom seed and only debutant, built to defend deep and counter rather than trade blows.
Eight third-placed teams reach the Round of 32, so Jordan don’t need second place to make more history. One result against Austria or Algeria could be enough. With Al-Tamari to spark the attack and Olwan to finish, this group has the talent to surprise. Reaching the finals already rewrote the story.
