Jordan's national football team, Al-Nashama, has kicked off its final pre-tournament training camp in Portland, Oregon, as confirmed by the Jordan News Agency (Petra). The squad landed on Thursday, June 12, 2026, to begin intensive preparations for its historic first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance.
Who is leading the delegation and who is on the roster?
The delegation is headed by HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Football Association. Team manager Jamal Sellami stated that all 26 players named to the official World Cup roster are fully fit and ready. The squad includes goalkeepers Yazeed Abulaila, Abdullah Al-Fakhouri, and Nour Bani Attiah; defenders Abdallah Nasib, Saad Al-Rousan, Yazan Al-Arab, Saleem Obaid, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Hossam Abu Dahab, Ehsan Haddad, Anas Badawi, and Mohannad Abu Taha; midfielders Mohammad Abu Hasheesh, Mohammad Abu Ghoush, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Ibrahim Sadeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Al-Dawoud, and Mahmoud Mardi; and forwards Oudeh Al-Fakhouri, Mousa Al-Tamari, Mohammad Abu Zrayq, Ali Azaizeh, and Ali Olwan.
What challenges await in Group J?
The draw has placed Jordan in a formidable Group J, described by Sellami as a true "Group of Death." Their opponents are reigning world champions Argentina, battle-hardened Algeria with veteran talent, and a resurgent, ambitious Austria that cruised through European qualifying. Jordan's World Cup journey begins against Austria on Wednesday, June 17, at 7:00 AM Amman time at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Their second match is versus Algeria on Tuesday, June 23, at 6:00 AM at the same venue. The final group stage challenge is against Argentina on Sunday, June 28, at 5:00 AM Amman time at the Dallas stadium.
What is the current context for the team's performance?
This camp report follows the conclusion of Jordan's World Cup 2026 campaign, where the team finished fourth in its group with 0 points. Al-Nashama scored 3 goals and conceded 8 across its three matches, resulting in a -5 goal difference. The team's last result was a 1-3 defeat to Argentina on June 28. As shown on our stats page, Jordan's recent form reads five consecutive losses (LLLLL).
What did the team manager say about the challenge?
Jamal Sellami framed the tournament as a major opportunity. He said, "this tournament is the ultimate platform to prove Jordan's footballing evolution to the global elite." He added, "Al-Nashama face a true 'Group of Death' in Group J." Despite the results, the historic debut itself marks a significant milestone for Jordanian sport, providing invaluable experience. Fans can review the full squad details on our squad page.
What comes next for Jordan after the World Cup?
With the World Cup chapter closed, focus will shift to building for the future. Attention now turns to upcoming Asian qualifiers and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Detailed data from the tournament, including the final group standings, is available on our standings page and will serve as a key resource for planning the next cycle.
