Jordan Arrives in USA

The Jordan national team has arrived in Portland, Oregon, to begin their preparations on American soil for the country's historic first appearance at the FIFA World Cup. Previously, the team's greatest achievements in the AFC Asian Cup were silver medals in the 2023 edition and reaching the quarterfinals in 2004 and 2011. The draw placed Jordan in Group J, where they will face reigning champions Argentina, Algeria, and Austria. The team's star player is Musa Al-Taamari, who boasts 24 international goals and plays for French club Rennes, making him one of the few Jordanian footballers competing in European leagues. The squad is led by former Moroccan midfielder Jamal Sellami, who took over as Jordan's head coach in 2024. Jordan will kick off their World Cup campaign against Austria on June 16 in Santa Clara.