Jordan prepares for crucial World Cup Qualifier against South Korea

AMMAN —The national football team will face South Korea on Tuesday at 2:00pm (Amman time) at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Seoul, as part of the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Jordan aims to secure a win or at least a draw to boost its chances of making direct qualification for the tournament, marking a historic first for the country, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

The final training session will take place on Monday at the match venue, where Moroccan coach Jamal Sellami will finalise his squad for this "pivotal" match.

Currently, Jordan holds second place in Group B with 12 points, tied with Iraq but behind on goal difference. South Korea leads the group with 15 points, followed by Oman in fourth place with 7, Kuwait with 5, and Palestine with 3.

The qualification format consists of three groups of six teams, with the top two teams from each group earning direct entry to the 2026 World Cup. Teams finishing third and fourth will move on to the fourth round of qualifiers for another shot at securing a spot.