Amman, June 4 (Petra) – The road to the 2026 World Cup reaches a fever pitch this Thursday as Al-Nashama brace for a crucial, high-stakes showdown against Oman in Muscat.

Kick-off is set for 7:00 PM Jordan time at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, in a match where World Cup dreams hang in the balance.

For a Jordanian side looking to rewrite history and clinch a first-ever ticket to football's biggest stage, this match is a make-or-break moment. A victory on Omani soil would be a giant leap toward securing an automatic qualification spot.

The squad hits the pitch in Muscat this evening for their final tactical run-through, dialing in the strategy and lineup that they hope will seal a vital three points.

They won't be alone; Al-Nashama will be backed by a passionate travelling army of fans, with the Jordanian community in Oman and supporters from home expected to create a wall of sound inside the stadium.

The challenge doesn't end in Muscat. The team returns home to face another formidable rival, Iraq, at Amman International Stadium on Tuesday, June 10, in what promises to be an electric atmosphere.

Here's how things stand in the nail-biting Group B: Jordan holds a commanding second-place spot with 13 points, right behind leaders South Korea (16). But the race is incredibly tight, with Iraq (12) and Oman (10) breathing down their necks, making every point critical.

The path to North America is clear: finish in the top two to punch an automatic ticket to the World Cup. A third or fourth-place finish means keeping the dream alive through a grueling playoff gauntlet.

The 29 players called upon to carry the nation's hopes are:
Yazeed Abu Laila, Abdallah Al-Fakhouri, Noor Bani Attiah, Mohammad Al-Amwasi, Abdallah Nasib, Yousef Abu Al-Jazar, Yazan Al-Arab, Hadi Al-Hourani, Saleem Obaid, Hussam Abu Al-Dahab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Adham Al-Quraishi, Ahmad Assaf, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Ibrahim Saadeh, Noor Al-Rawabdeh, Rajaei Ayed, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Al-Dawoud, Mohammad Abu Hasheesh, Mohannad Abu Taha, Ali Olwan, Mahmoud Mardi, Mohannad Samreen, Mohammad Abu Zraiq, Ali Al-Azaizeh, Mousa Al-Tamari, Ibrahim Sabra, and Yazan Al-Naimat.

//Petra// AA

04/06/2025 10:59:53