Jordan's Coach and Players Eager for Clash Against Argentina and Messi

Jordan's coach, Jamal Sellami, is thrilled at the prospect of facing world champions Argentina, even though Lionel Messi is likely to start the match in Dallas from the bench.

The Jordanians have lost both their Group J matches so far against Austria and Algeria, eliminating their chances of advancing to the Round of 16, despite having one game remaining.

“We have no idea what Argentina’s coach will do regarding his starting lineup, but regardless of who plays, the team is exceptional, and every player deserves their spot,” Sellami stated. “Everyone dreams of winning the World Cup, so no matter who is on the field, they carry the 'world champion' label.”

When asked if Jordan was prepared to stop Leo Messi should he feature, Sellami responded: “Of course, it’s different if Messi plays because he is one of the best players in the world. But even if he doesn't, we will still be playing against a very strong and solid team.”

Captain Noor Al-Rawabdeh expressed his desire to leave the world with “a positive impression of Jordanian football and the nation as a whole.” He added, “The opportunity to be here is a message we want to convey about the Jordanian people and Jordanian culture, to show the world who we are. Jordanians are people with dreams and perseverance, and we are happy that we managed to showcase this image at this World Cup. Yes, we are eliminated, but we know how long we fought and built to qualify.”