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Jordan drops 10 spots in FIFA rankings after World Cup
Jordan drops 10 spots in FIFA rankings after World Cup group-stage exit. Learn the details and future outlook post-historic participation.
Jordan drops in FIFA rankings after 2026 World Cup The Jordan national football team fell 10 places in FIFA's latest monthly rankings to 73rd worldwide, following their group-stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. The decline came after three consecutive losses to Argentina, Austria, and Algeria, impacting their points tally. ## What caused the drop? According to Rabia Al-Agha, Al-Qahira News correspondent in Amman, the string of defeats-most recently a 1-3 loss to Argentina on June 28, 2026-reduced the team's points. Jordan has also lost their last five matches (0 wins, 0 draws, 5 losses). ## Why was this participation significant? Despite the setback, Jordan's first-ever World Cup appearance remains historic. It has boosted Jordanian football and given players valuable international experience. ## What's next? Al-Agha expressed hope that this drop will motivate the team to achieve better results in future qualifiers.