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The national football team is entering the final stretch of preparations as excitement builds ahead of its opening match against Austria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The encounter, set for early Wednesday morning Jordan time at the San Francisco Bay Arena in the United States, will mark a historic moment as Jordan begins its first-ever World Cup appearance.

Under head coach Jamal Sellami, the squad has intensified its training load, blending tactical work with physical conditioning during a camp in Portland. The full squad took part in the latest session, which also attracted strong international media attention, reflecting the significance of Jordan’s debut on football’s biggest stage.

The team is now traveling to San Francisco, where final preparations will continue. On Monday, players will meet the media at a pre-match press conference before holding their official training session in the evening at a nearby venue, with journalists observing key parts of the workout.

Al-Nashama has been drawn into a challenging Group J alongside world champions Argentina, competitive Algeria, and Austria, an experienced European side and their opening opponent.

After facing Austria, Jordan will continue its group-stage journey against Algeria on Tuesday, June 23 at 6:00 a.m., before concluding its campaign with a high-profile clash against Argentina in Dallas on Sunday, June 28 at 5:00 a.m. All match times are scheduled according to Jordan local time.

//Petra//WH