Jordan Football Association President Prince Ali bin Al Hussein announced that players Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Qurashi have been ruled out of the "Nashama" team for the 2026 World Cup due to injuries sustained during the 2026 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, which took place from December 1 to 18. Prince Ali bin Al Hussein stated, "We followed with great appreciation the great efforts made by our sons Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Qurashi during the treatment and rehabilitation journey over the past months, and their sincere desire to join the Nashama in the World Cup, but the injury has prevented them this time." He added, "We wish them a full recovery and to return stronger to represent Jordan in the Asian Cup… The Nashama are always up to the dream and responsibility, and we are all confident in their ability to honor Jordan in the World Cup."
World Cup Draw and Schedule
Jordan is positioned in Group J for the 2026 World Cup, a group that includes strong international teams. The group comprises Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, alongside Algeria and Austria. This draw places Jordan in a challenging segment of the tournament. The schedule for Jordan's matches has also been outlined, with a significant fixture against Algeria. Jordan's second match in the group stage is slated to take place on Monday, June 22. This encounter with the North African side will be a key moment for the team as they navigate their campaign in the global football event.
Tournament Host and Format
The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament is shared among three nations. The opening match of the event is scheduled to feature Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. The final match of the 2026 World Cup will take place at MetLife Stadium, located near New York. Across the three host countries, the tournament will utilize 16 stadiums: 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. For the competition's format, the top two teams from each group will advance to the second round. Additionally, the best eight third-placed teams will also progress to the knockout stages.
Association President's Statement
Jordan Football Association President Prince Ali bin Al Hussein earlier announced the exclusion of players Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Qurashi from the "Nashama" squad for the 2026 World Cup. Prince Ali bin Al Hussein attributed their absence to injuries sustained during the 2026 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, which occurred from December 1 to 18. He stated, "We followed with great appreciation the great efforts made by our sons Yazan Al-Naimat and Adham Al-Qurashi during the treatment and rehabilitation journey over the past months, and their sincere desire to join the Nashama in the World Cup, but the injury has prevented them this time." Prince Ali bin Al Hussein added his wishes for their full recovery.
Impact on Team's Debut
Jordan will commence its inaugural World Cup campaign against Austria on Tuesday, June 16. This match marks the country's first appearance in the tournament's history. The team's third group stage fixture is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, when they will face Argentina.
