JORDAN FOOTBALL

Jordan Football’s national team is intensifying preparations ahead of its historic 2026 FIFA World Cup debut in North America. Having been drawn into Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria and Austria, the team is scheduled to open its campaign against Austria on June 16, followed by a match against Algeria on June 22 ([jordantimes.com](https://jordantimes.com/news/sports/jordan-line-up-global-tests-ahead-of-2026-world-cup-debut?utm_source=openai)). As part of its buildup, the club has lined up a series of high-profile international friendlies, including fixtures against Costa Rica, Nigeria, Switzerland and Colombia, as announced by the Jordan Football Association ([en.ammonnews.net](https://en.ammonnews.net/article/89220?utm_source=openai)). The team continues to develop tactically under coach Jamal Sellami, aiming to reach peak readiness for its first appearance on football’s biggest stage ([club-fifaworldcup.com](https://club-fifaworldcup.com/jordan-national-football-team/?utm_source=openai)).