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Jordan's World Cup Dream Squad Named!
2 Jun
Summary
- Jordan has finalized its 26-player squad for its first World Cup appearance.
- Key player Mousa Al-Tamari of Rennes is included in the lineup.
- The team will play friendlies against Colombia before facing Austria, Algeria, and Argentina in the tournament.
Jordan has revealed its final 26-player roster for their inaugural appearance at the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place this summer in the United States. Coach Jamal Sellami has selected a squad that includes notable talent such as Mousa Al-Tamari, who plays for French club Rennes.
Forward Ali Olwan of Al-Sailiya is identified as the highest scorer within the traveling group. Captain Ehsan Haddad, a seasoned defender, has been included after a year-long recovery from an Achilles injury, boosting the team's defensive strength. However, striker Yazan Al-Naimat will miss the tournament due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in December.
The Jordanian team will play a final friendly match against Colombia in San Diego on June 7. Following this preparation, they will compete in Group J. Their campaign begins against Austria on June 16, followed by a match against Algeria on June 22. Jordan's World Cup journey will culminate with a challenging fixture against the reigning champions, Argentina, on June 27 in Dallas.
