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Jordan's national football team arrived in the United States for their historic first-ever World Cup appearance, which kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Following a friendly with Switzerland, the Nashama took a break and will resume training on Wednesday ahead of a friendly with Colombia on Monday, their last before the 2026 FIFA World Cup competitions kick off.

Jordan will open their Group J campaign against Austria on June 17, before facing Algeria on June 23 and concluding the group stage against cup holders Argentina on June 28.

Despite their 4-1 friendly defeat to Switzerland, the Nashama remain in high spirits to make their mark in the tournament, drawing motivation from strong official and public support, and head coach Jamal Sellami working on shortcomings.

The 26-squad includes Yazeed Abulaila, Abdullah Al-Fakhouri, Nour Bani Attiah, Abdallah Nasib, Saed Al-Rosan, Yazan Al-Arab, Saleem Obaid, Mohammad Abualnadi, Husam Abu Dahab, Ehsan Haddad, Anas Badawi, Mohannad Abu Taha, Mohammad Abu Hashish, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Ibrahim Saadeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Al-Dawoud, Mahmoud Al-Mardi, Odeh Al-Fakhouri, Musa Al-Taamari, Mohammad Abu Zrayq, Ali Azaizeh, Ibrahim Sabra and Ali Olwan.

The Nashama will stay in Portland, Oregon, throughout the World Cup campaign.

//Petra// NQ