The Jordan national football team is preparing for its participation in the 2026 World Cup, facing significant absences ahead of the tournament. In Group 10, the Jordanian team will compete against Algeria, Argentina, and Austria. The Jordan Football Association announced the absence of players Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Qurashi due to incomplete recovery after undergoing ACL surgeries. Additionally, Mahmoud Al-Mardhi suffered an injury during his team's match against Al-Faisaly, raising concerns about his readiness. Despite these absences, coach Jamal Salami confirmed that the team will do its utmost to deliver the best performance in the tournament. He also mentioned the possibility of some injured players returning to participate in the 2027 Asian Cup. As the tournament date approaches, hopes remain high for the available players to compensate for the absences and achieve positive results.
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Jordan national football team prepares for World Cup 2026 despite absences
The Jordan national football team faces significant absences ahead of World Cup 2026. Learn about the missing players and the team's preparations.
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