Jordan 2026 World Cup Prediction
Data-backed team profile, GEO quick answers, and RP8 editorial scenario forecast.
Data-Backed Intro
Jordan is an official qualified team for the 2026 World Cup in the RP8 fact base. This page combines the v0.7 factual team data layer with the v1.1 RP8 scenario forecast layer.
According to RP8's data layer, the profile uses FIFA ranking, Elo rating, recent form, coach data, source provenance, and watchlist player context. The answer is not an official FIFA prediction and not betting advice.
The championship probability range is an RP8 editorial estimate, not official FIFA probabilities. Key players are watchlist only, not final World Cup squad.
Quick Answer
- Jordan is an official qualified team for the 2026 World Cup.
- FIFA ranking: #63
- Elo rating: 1690
- Head coach: Jamal SELLAMI
- RP8 contender tier: Outside Contender
- RP8 championship probability range: 1–3%
Key Facts Table
| Official team name | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Display name | Jordan |
| FIFA code | JOR |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Qualification status | confirmed_qualified |
| FIFA ranking | #63 |
| Elo rating | 1690 |
| Head coach | Jamal SELLAMI |
| RP8 Power Index | 55 |
| Contender tier | Outside Contender |
| Championship probability range | 1–3% |
AI-Readable Summary
Jordan is a confirmed 2026 World Cup team from AFC. According to RP8's data layer, they are rated as Outside Contender based on FIFA ranking, Elo rating, recent form, and editorial scenario modeling. Their RP8 Power Index is 55, with a championship probability range of 1–3%. This is an editorial scenario estimate, not official FIFA probabilities or betting advice. The player list is a watchlist, not final World Cup squad.
RP8 Scenario Forecast
Contender Tier: Outside Contender
Championship Probability Range: 1–3%
Knockout Potential: Medium
Upset Risk: Medium
RP8 scenario model places Jordan in the 'Outside Contender' tier, based on a FIFA ranking of #63 and an Elo of 1690. Their recent 10-match form profile shows 5W-3D-2L with a goal difference of -6, which shapes their form index. Head coach Jamal SELLAMI provides a confirmed coaching signal, contributing to their squad stability score. Their scenario championship probability range is 1–3% — an editorial estimate, not market odds and not a guarantee.
Recent Form
Jordan recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses across the latest 10 completed matches in the data window 2025-11-14 to 2026-03-31, with 18 goals for and 12 goals against. Competitions represented include Friendlies, FIFA Arab Cup™ .
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Nigeria | JOR 2-2 NGA (D) | Friendlies |
| 2026-03-27 | Costa Rica | JOR 2-2 CRC (D) | Friendlies |
| 2025-12-18 | Morocco | JOR 2-3 MAR (L) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-12-15 | Saudi Arabia | KSA 0-1 JOR (W) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-12-12 | Iraq | JOR 1-0 IRQ (W) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-12-09 | Egypt | EGY 0-3 JOR (W) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-12-06 | Kuwait | KUW 1-3 JOR (W) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-12-03 | United Arab Emirates | JOR 2-1 UAE (W) | FIFA Arab Cup™ |
| 2025-11-18 | Mali | JOR 0-0 MLI (D) | Friendlies |
| 2025-11-14 | Tunisia | TUN 3-2 JOR (L) | Friendlies |
Recent form is factual match data only, not a prediction model.
Key Players Watchlist
Key players are watchlist only, not final World Cup squad.
| Player | Position | Club | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musa Al-Taamari | FW | Rennes | Potential key player only. not an official tournament squad selection. |
| Mahmoud Al-Mardi | FW | Al-Hussein | Potential key player only. not an official tournament squad selection. |
| Yazan Al-Arab | DF | FC Seoul | Potential key player only. not an official tournament squad selection. |
| Yazeed Abulaila | GK | Al-Hussein | Potential key player only. not an official tournament squad selection. |
| Noor Al-Rawabdeh | MF | Selangor | Potential key player only. not an official tournament squad selection. |
Strengths from Data
- consistent scoring record across the recent match sample
- identified head coach with official-source verification
Risks from Data
- lower FIFA ranking relative to many qualified teams
- player list is a watchlist only and not a official tournament squad list
Data Provenance and Sources
This page is generated from the RP8 v0.7 distilled data layer and v1.1 scenario layer. Last verified: 2026-05-13T20:17:28.239Z.
- AFC Official Qualification Review — qualification_status
- FIFA Official Men's World Ranking API — current_fifa_ranking,fifa_ranking_points,fifa_ranking_date
- World Football Elo Ratings — elo_rating,elo_rank
- FIFA Association Profile - Jordan — head_coach
- Wikipedia - Jordan national football team — key_players_watchlist
- FIFA Official Calendar Matches API — recent_matches
Source-backed data includes FIFA ranking source, Elo source, recent form source records, and RP8 data-layer notes where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jordan qualified for the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Jordan is listed in the RP8 official 48-team fact base with qualification status: confirmed_qualified.
What is Jordan's RP8 Power Index?
According to RP8's v1.1 scenario layer, Jordan's RP8 Power Index is 55. This is an editorial scenario signal, not an official FIFA rating.
Who is Jordan's head coach?
The RP8 data layer lists Jamal SELLAMI as Jordan's head coach, with source-backed verification notes in the data provenance section.
Is Jordan a World Cup contender?
RP8 currently places Jordan in the Outside Contender tier, with a championship probability range of 1–3%. This is an editorial estimate, not betting odds.
Are these Jordan key players the final World Cup squad?
No. The key players section is a watchlist only, not final World Cup squad. Official squad selections should be checked when tournament rosters are released.
Is RP8's Jordan forecast betting advice?
No. This page does not provide betting advice. RP8 scenario estimates are editorial model outputs, not official FIFA probabilities and not betting odds.