Jordan
Their first-ever World Cup
A country that had NEVER played on the biggest stage — and they scored their first-ever WC goal.
Watchability3/5
Drama4/5
Star power2/5
Title shot1/5
Team rating
70TEAM
- Attack70
- Midfield69
- Defense70
Next matches
- Next upvs AlgeriaLevi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CAJun 22
- vs ArgentinaAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TXJun 27
The read
Jordan spent forty years trying to reach this stage — a nation of 10 million that had never once played a World Cup, with the royal family in the stands for the debut. When Ali Olwan scored to make it 1-1 against Austria, it was proof they belonged; they lost 3-1, but the moment mattered more than the result. Argentina and Messi loom in the group — and for Jordan, that's not a problem, it's the point.
The fan’s readForty years of trying, the royal family in the stands, and their first-ever World Cup goal to prove they belong — Argentina looming is not a problem for Jordan, it is the entire point.
The cast
- Jamal SellamiMoroccan coach who took over in 2024 and became the first to lead Jordan to a World Cup — the King granted him citizenship for itmanager
- Mousa Al-Taamari ★The player a whole country built its dream around — and the one who can embarrass any defender.ClubStade Rennais
- Ali OlwanScored Jordan's first-ever World Cup goal — and was named Player of the Match for it.ClubAl-Sailiya SC
- Noor Al-RawabdehPlays in Southeast Asia and now runs midfield against Argentina — grind made flesh.ClubSelangor FC
- Yazan Al-ArabScored an unlucky own goal that sealed the Austria loss — now carrying the weight.ClubFC Seoul
