Jordan will finally make their long-awaited FIFA World Cup debut at the 2026 tournament after decades of heartbreak and near misses.
The Nashama have become one of Asia’s fastest-rising football nations following their historic run to the AFC Asian Cup final and a brilliant qualifying campaign.
Now, with a talented golden generation leading the way, Jordan are preparing for the biggest challenge in their football history.
Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami took charge of Jordan in June 2024 following the departure of Hussein Ammouta.
Despite concerns that Jordan’s momentum might slow after their AFC Asian Cup success, Sellami quickly proved he was the right man for the job.
The former Morocco international has built a balanced and energetic side that combines defensive discipline with dangerous attacking football.
Under Sellami, Jordan have remained highly competitive, losing only twice in his first 12 matches while scoring 19 goals.
Jordan’s qualification journey began with early struggles after drawing against Tajikistan and losing at home to Saudi Arabia.
However, the Nashama quickly bounced back by winning four consecutive matches, including a dominant 7-0 victory over Pakistan.
With attacking stars Mousa Al-Tamari, Yazan Al-Naimat and Ali Alwan leading the charge, Jordan continued their strong form in the final qualification round.
A crucial 3-0 victory over Oman on 5 June 2025 pushed Jordan closer to history before Iraq’s defeat to Korea Republic officially confirmed Jordan’s first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will mark the very first appearance for Jordan on football’s biggest stage.
Before finally qualifying for 2026, Jordan endured several painful near misses during previous World Cup campaigns.
Their closest attempt came during qualification for Brazil 2014, when they reached the intercontinental play-offs against Uruguay.
Facing stars like Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan proved too difficult, and Jordan fell short despite producing a respectable performance in Montevideo.
That disappointment only strengthened the nation’s determination to eventually reach football’s greatest tournament.
Hassan Abdel-Fattah remains Jordan’s highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup qualifying history with 16 goals.
Known for his powerful long-range shooting and attacking creativity, Abdel-Fattah became a legendary figure in Jordanian football over an 11-year international career.
One of his greatest performances came during Jordan’s massive 9-0 victory over Nepal in Brazil 2014 qualifying, where he scored four goals.
Led by Mousa Al-Tamari and supported by one of the strongest squads in the nation’s history, Jordan now enter the FIFA World Cup with confidence and ambition.
After years of heartbreak, the Nashama finally have their chance to shine on the global stage and inspire a new generation of football fans across the Middle East.
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