Sources confirmed that the national team's technical director, Jamal Salami, will continue to lead the team in the next phase.

What happened?

Technical director Jamal Salami emphasized the importance of maintaining technical stability after participating in the 2026 World Cup. The participation in the 2026 World Cup was a pivotal moment in the history of Jordanian football, as it gave the players the opportunity to interact with international teams.

Why does this matter for Jordan?

The national team relies on the great experience gained by its players and technical staff from the historic participation in the World Cup. The team's last match was against Morocco on December 18, 2025, and ended with a 3-2 win for Morocco.

What comes next?

The national team will hold extended evaluation sessions to discuss the technical report and identify the most important positives and negatives revealed by the World Cup participation. The team is expected to start its preparations for the Asia Cup at the end of September, through the first gathering, which will include a number of friendly matches against Arab and Asian teams. The team had achieved good results in the last five matches, with 4 wins and 1 loss, and a good form in the recent period, with a record of 4W-0D-1L.