Jordan make absolute history on Wednesday morning as they step onto the World Cup stage for the first time with an exciting meeting with Austria.
The Chivalrous Ones secured automatic qualification by finishing second in a highly competitive AFC qualifying group. Head coach Jamal Sellami has built a resilient squad capable of competing in high-pressure knockout fixtures.
Jordan recently reached the finals of both the AFC Asian Cup and the Arab Cup. They enter Group J as clear underdogs but possess a dangerous counter-attacking threat. Sellami will employ a compact defensive structure to frustrate Austria and absorb early pressure.
Jordan team news
Sellami faces significant selection dilemmas due to a severe injury crisis in his attacking department. Star striker Yazan Al Naimat remains completely sidelined after suffering a long-term knee injury. Al Naimat was their top scorer during qualifying, meaning his absence is a massive blow. Ibrahim Sabra was also forced to withdraw late from the tournament roster.
Mohammad Taha has joined the squad as a late replacement and expects to start on the wing. Ligue 1 forward Mousa Tamari will serve as the focal point of everything Jordan do in attack. Tamari will combine with Ali Olwan and Odeh Fakhoury to form a dynamic front three.
Jordan will deploy a flexible 3-4-3 system that transitions into a compact 5-4-1 defensive block without possession. Yazan Al-Arab will anchor the back three alongside Abdallah Nasib and Husam Obaid.
Ehsan Haddad will provide immense energy from the right wing-back position. Noor Al-Rawabdeh and Nizar Al-Rashdan will control the engine room to disrupt Austria’s midfield build-up. Experienced goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila will start between the posts to face a busy morning.
Jordan predicted lineup
Jordan predicted XI: Abulaila; Obaid, Al-Arab, Nasib; Haddad, Al Rashdan, Al Rawabdeh, Taha; Tamari, Olwan, Fakhouri.
When will the match kick off?
The FIFA World Cup group match at Levi’s Stadium kicks off at 05:00 BST on Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
How to watch Austria vs Jordan?
In the United Kingdom, this opening Group J match will be broadcast live on ITV1 and can be streamed via ITVX. Football fans in the United States can watch the full broadcast live on Fox Sports.
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