Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after losses in Group J
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Jordan's 2026 World Cup campaign concluded with a match against Argentina on June 27. The team had already been eliminated after suffering defeats in their first two Group J matches against Austria and Algeria, finishing at the bottom of the group without any points. Jordan's debut at the World Cup included its first-ever goal by Ali Olwan against Austria. The match against Argentina was a formality, as Jordan could not advance in the tournament.
- •Jordan lost to Austria 1-3 and Algeria 1-2 prior to facing Argentina.
- •Ali Olwan scored Jordan's first-ever World Cup goal against Austria.
- •Jordan was eliminated before playing their final match against Argentina.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Is Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after playing in tough Group J?
"Jordan plays Lionel Messi and Argentina in their World Cup Group J finale. The Middle Eastern country has two losses and has already been eliminated.
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