J
Jordan Prepares for World Cup Debut with International Friendlies
Jordan Football’s national team is intensifying preparations ahead of its historic 2026 FIFA World Cup debut in North America. Having been drawn into Group J alongside Argentina, Algeria and Austria, the team is scheduled to open its campaign against Austria on June 16, followed by a match against Algeria on June 22 (jordantimes.com). As part of its buildup, the club has lined up a series of high-profile international friendlies, including fixtures against Costa Rica, Nigeria, Switzerland and Colombia, as announced by the Jordan Football Association (en.ammonnews.net). The team continues to develop tactically under coach Jamal Sellami, aiming to reach peak readiness for its first appearance on football’s biggest stage (club-fifaworldcup.com).