Jordan
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AFC · Group J
FIFA World Cup 2026

Jordan

FIFA Ranking #70Coach Hussein AmmoutaJOR

Team quick answers

What group is Jordan in at World Cup 2026?

Jordan are in Group J with Austria, Algeria, Argentina. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Jordan and what is their FIFA ranking?

Jordan are coached by Hussein Ammouta, are FIFA-ranked #70, and use the team code JOR.

When does Jordan's group-stage campaign start?

Jordan's first group match is against Austria on June 17, 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Their full group-stage window runs June 17, 2026 — June 28, 2026.

How can Jordan reach the knockout stage?

Jordan advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group J. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Jordan arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a rising football nation, ranked #70 in the FIFA world rankings. Hussein Ammouta leads the squad after qualifying through the AFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group J, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: AFC (Asia) — the continent with eight direct WC2026 places plus play-off qualifiers. Jordan's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Jordan share Group J with Algeria, Argentina, Austria. Average FIFA rank of the group: #32. Jordan's group-stage campaign runs from June 17, 2026 to June 28, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.

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