Jordan squad World Cup 2026: Which players will make it to the showpiece in USA, Mexico and Canada?

In goal for Jordan, Yazeed Abu Laila has been a stalwart and is currently the most experienced goalkeeper in the squad. He started in all of Jordan's qualifier matches during their journey to the 2026 World Cup and is expected to remain the first-choice goalkeeper at the tournament. Abdallah Al Fakhouri of Al Wehdat is likely to serve as the backup.

In the backline, Jordan will rely on the presence of Yazan Al Arab, who has been a consistent and reliable figure in defence. Al Arab is currently the most experienced defender in the squad and recently made a move to FC Seoul. His leadership at the back will be of great importance for Jordan on the world stage.

Alongside Al Arab, Abdallah Nasib, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Yousef Abu Al-Jazar and Mohammad Hasheesh are other key defenders who played vital roles in Jordan’s successful qualifying campaign.

In midfield, Jordan may not have an abundance of options, but they do have some reliable choices. Rajaei Ayed of Al-Hussein in the Jordan Pro League has been a consistent performer for both club and country and will be an important asset in midfield for the Asian side at the World Cup.

Amer Jamous has also shown promise since making his debut for the national team and could prove to be a key player for Jordan.

Jordan’s shortage in midfield is well compensated by quality options in attack. Musa Al-Taamari of Rennes and Ibrahim Sabra of Lokomotiva Zagreb are currently the only players in the squad playing in Europe, with the former a vital part of Jordan’s success in recent years. Al-Taamari scored and assisted in a historic 2–0 win against South Korea in the semi-final of the AFC Asian Cup in 2024.

Alongside Tamari, Mohannad Abu Taha, Yazan Al-Naimat and Ali Olwan are other forwards who make up a strong attacking unit for Jordan.

If Jordan are to perform well on the biggest stage in world football, they will need their best players to be firing on all cylinders. Up front, Musa Al-Taamari will be Jordan’s primary attacking threat, with his flair on the wing crucial to the team’s offensive efforts.

Alongside Al-Taamari, Yazan Al-Naimat will also play a key role in attack. His eye for goal could pose a serious threat to opposition defences. Ali Olwan has also been an important figure in Jordan’s frontline and could prove to be a valuable asset in front of goal.

In midfield, Rajaei Ayed will be vital in maintaining the team’s structure and providing stability, while Yazan Al-Arab’s presence in the backline will be essential to strengthening the defence.

In goal, Abu Laila is the undisputed starter and is expected to be between the sticks for Jordan at the 2026 World Cup.

At the back, the trio of Abu Al-Nadi, Yazan Al-Arab, and Abdallah Nasib form a solid three-man defence, with each player bringing strong defensive qualities.

In midfield, Mohannad Abu Taha and Ibrahim Sadeh are expected to cover the wider areas, while Amer Jamous and Rajaei Ayed will play key roles in central midfield.

Up front, Musa Al-Taamari will be Jordan's main attacking threat, with Yazan Al-Naimat and Ali Olwan ready to convert chances near goal.

Predicted Jordan starting XI (4-3-3): Abu Laila; Al-Nadi, Al-Arab, Nasib; Saadeh, Jamous, Taha, Ayed; Al-Taamari, Olwan, Al-Naimat.