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Jordan and Uzbekistan ready to crash World Cup party and take on giants
Packed streets of Amman and Tashkent will be lively with Asia’s debutants determined they are not just here to make up the numbers
Before eagerly awaited meetings with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo comes slightly less glamorous but hugely important first ever World Cup games for Asia’s debutants. Jordan take on Austria on Wednesday before meeting Algeria and Argentina, while Uzbekistan kick off against Colombia, then Portugal and DR Congo.
Jordan v Austria has been used as an example of a game that will challenge Fifa’s dynamic pricing system but regardless of how full the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium is, the cafes in Amman’s Prince Muhammad Street and all around the country will be packed. They were a year ago, as fans watched Portugal beat Spain in the Uefa Nations League final, three days after the World Cup spot had been secured with the city still buzzing with the thought of Al-Nashama (The Chivalrous Ones) taking on the superstars of the world and … here they are.
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World Cup 2026: Jordan's journey from failure under Harry Redknapp to facing Lionel Messi
Jordan won eight of their 16 qualification games, drawing five and losing three to reach their first World Cup
When they face world champions Argentina in their final group match on 27 June, it may be Jordan's own World Cup final.
But it will also be the deserved destination after decades of dreams, changing strategies, near misses and surprising managerial appointments – including two English football stalwarts.
Jordan are one of four nations making their debut at the 2026 World Cup, with the country mad about football but lacking the success to match.
Their tournament begins against Austria (Wednesday 05:00 BST, live on the BBC) and could culminate against Argentina – Lionel Messi et al – unless they cause a surprise by reaching the knockout stage.
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