Jordan’s historic debut at a men’s 2026 World Cup ended in the group stage. The Nashama lost all three Group J matches, against Austria, Algeria and holders Argentina, and finished bottom of the table.
Jordan were mathematically eliminated after a 22 June defeat to Algeria, with one group game still to play. Their World Cup run closed with a 1-3 loss to eventual group winners Argentina on 27 June.
Jordan’s group-stage results
Jordan lost all three Group J matches and finished bottom of the table without a single point. Two of the three games were played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with the finale at AT&T Stadium near Dallas.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Kick-off (Jordan) | Kick-off (GST) | Kick-off (US ET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria 3-1 Jordan | Tue 16 Jun — Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area), Levi’s Stadium | 7:00 AM, Wed 17 Jun | 8:00 AM, Wed 17 Jun | 12:00 AM, Wed 17 Jun |
| Jordan 1-2 Algeria | Mon 22 Jun — Santa Clara (San Francisco Bay Area), Levi’s Stadium | 6:00 AM, Tue 23 Jun | 7:00 AM, Tue 23 Jun | 11:00 PM, Mon 22 Jun |
| Jordan 1-3 Argentina | Sat 27 Jun — Arlington (Dallas–Fort Worth), AT&T Stadium | 5:00 AM, Sun 28 Jun | 6:00 AM, Sun 28 Jun | 10:00 PM, Sat 27 Jun |
Jordan and Austria had never met before the tournament, and the Argentina game was also a first-ever meeting between the sides, according to Wikipedia’s Group J record. Jordan’s only previous meetings with Algeria had come in friendlies.
Reaching the tournament was itself the headline story: Jordan qualified for their first World Cup with a 3–0 win over Oman in June 2025, as reported by FOX Sports. The Nashama had also reached the 2023 AFC Asian Cup final, their best run in a major tournament before this.
Match-by-match recap
Jordan opened with a narrow defeat to Austria, were eliminated after losing to Algeria in game two, and closed out a proud campaign against Argentina.
Austria 3-1 Jordan — 16 June, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Romano Schmid’s 20th-minute strike put Austria ahead before Ali Olwan equalised in the 50th minute — Jordan’s first-ever World Cup goal.
An own goal from Yazan Al-Arab and a late Austria penalty sealed a 3-1 win in the tournament opener for both sides.
Jordan 1-2 Algeria — 22 June, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Nizar Al-Rashdan put Jordan ahead in the 36th minute, but Algeria came from behind with second-half corners converted by Nadhir Benbouali (69′) and Amine Gouiri (82′).
The defeat made Jordan the fourth team eliminated from the 2026 World Cup, according to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), with one group match still to play.
Argentina 3-1 Jordan — 27 June, AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Already eliminated, Jordan played the match in the presence of King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, per Petra.
Goals from Giovani Lo Celso and a Lautaro Martinez penalty put Argentina 2-0 up, before substitute Musa Al-Tamari struck in the 55th minute — the only goal Argentina conceded in the entire group stage — ahead of a late Lionel Messi finish.
Final Group J standings
Argentina topped Group J with three wins from three, while Jordan finished bottom without a point.
| Position | Team | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | Advanced — group winners |
| 2 | Austria | Advanced — runners-up on goal difference |
| 3 | Algeria | Advanced — best third-placed team |
| 4 | Jordan | Eliminated — bottom of group, no points |
Austria finished second on goal difference over Algeria, who advanced anyway as one of the eight best third-placed teams in the expanded 48-team format. Jordan’s historic debut ended without a win, a draw or a single point.
Jordan’s 2026 World Cup squad
Jordan named a 26-man squad for their historic debut at a men’s World Cup, captained by defender Ihsan Haddad and coached by Jamal Sellami. Winger Musa Al-Tamari of Rennes was the squad’s standout name in Europe, while striker Ali Azaizeh added pace up front.
Goalkeepers
- Yazeed Abulaila (Al-Hussein)
- Nour Bani Attiah (Al-Faisaly)
- Abdallah Al-Fakhouri (Al-Wehdat)
Defenders
- Ihsan Haddad (Al-Hussein)
- Mohammad Abu Hashish (Al-Karma)
- Abdallah Nasib (Al-Zawraa)
- Husam Abu Dahab (Al-Faisaly)
- Yazan Al-Arab (FC Seoul)
- Mohammad Abualnadi (Selangor)
- Salim Obaid (Al-Hussein)
- Saed Al-Rosan (Al-Hussein)
- Anas Badawi (Al-Faisaly)
- Mohannad Abu Taha (Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya)
Midfielders
- Noor Al-Rawabdeh (Selangor)
- Nizar Al-Rashdan (Qatar SC)
- Ibrahim Sa’deh (Al-Karma)
- Rajaei Ayed (Al-Hussein)
- Amer Jamous (Al-Zawraa)
- Mohammad Al-Dawoud (Al-Wehdat)
Forwards
- Mahmoud Al-Mardi (Al-Hussein)
- Odeh Al-Fakhouri (Pyramids)
- Musa Al-Tamari (Rennes)
- Mohammad Abu Zrayq (Raja Casablanca)
- Ali Azaizeh (Al-Shabab)
- Ibrahim Sabra (Lokomotiva Zagreb)
- Ali Olwan (Al-Sailiya)
Host cities where Jordan played
Jordan’s three group matches were split between two host cities: the San Francisco Bay Area for the first two games and Dallas–Fort Worth for the finale. Levi’s Stadium sits in Santa Clara, around 45 minutes south of San Francisco, while AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, between Dallas and Fort Worth.
- Emirates connects Dubai to both San Francisco and Dallas.
- Qatar Airways links Doha to both cities as well.
- Royal Jordanian operates long-haul services from Amman.
- Etihad from Abu Dhabi is another connecting option.
For the Bay Area games, compare flights to San Francisco and hotels in San Francisco or nearby San Jose. For the finale, check flights to Dallas and hotels in Dallas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jordan do at the 2026 World Cup?
Jordan lost all three Group J matches — to Austria, Algeria and Argentina — and finished fourth in the group without a single point in their historic debut tournament.
Why didn’t Jordan advance to the knockout rounds?
Jordan were mathematically eliminated after a 1-2 loss to Algeria on 22 June, their second group match. The final group game against Argentina was already a dead rubber for qualification purposes.
Who did Jordan play in the group stage?
Jordan were drawn in Group J with Austria, Algeria and holders Argentina, playing all three matches between 16 and 27 June.
What was the final score in Jordan vs Argentina?
Argentina won 3-1. Musa Al-Tamari’s 55th-minute strike for Jordan was the only goal Argentina conceded across the entire group stage.
Where did Jordan play their group matches?
Jordan’s first two games were at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The finale against Argentina was at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, near Dallas.
Sources
- FIFA — Jordan v Argentina match centre, result and report
- FIFA — Jordan v Algeria match centre, result and report
- ESPN — Jordan 1-3 Argentina, final score
- ESPN — Jordan 1-2 Algeria, final score
- ESPN — Group J at the 2026 World Cup: teams, records, stats to know
- Jordan News Agency (Petra) — Nashama bow out of World Cup with proud performance against Argentina
- The National — Mousa Al Tamari shines against defending champions Argentina as Jordan exit World Cup
- Wikipedia — 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J, fixtures and standings
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