Ammon News - The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City, Mexico, and will run until 19 July, with the participation of 48 national teams, including Jordan, which will begin its campaign on the 17th of this month.

Following the opening ceremony in the Mexican capital (Mexico City), the first match of the tournament will be played between the host nation Mexico and South Africa at the Azteca Stadium at 10:00 PM Jordan time.

Jordan’s national team, "Al-Nashama," is placed in Group 10 alongside Austria, Algeria, and Argentina.

Jordanian fans are eagerly anticipating the national team’s historic debut in the global tournament. The team will begin its journey against Austria next Wednesday, followed by a match against Algeria on the 23rd, and finally Argentina on the 28th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The first two matches of the Jordanian team will be held at the San Francisco Bay Area stadium, which will host a total of seven matches. The opening match at this venue will feature Qatar against Switzerland on Saturday, 13 June, followed by Jordan vs Austria, and then Turkey vs Paraguay on 19 June.

Weather forecasts for San Francisco during the Jordan vs Austria match indicate partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 14°C.

The government has decided to delay the start of official working hours on the days when Jordan’s national team plays in the World Cup, setting the start time at 10:00 AM.

According to the decision, official working hours on 17, 23, and 28 June will begin at 10:00 AM.

The decision aims to allow citizens to watch and support the national team during its historic participation in the tournament.

Jordanian citizens are preparing to follow the "Al-Nashama" matches with high enthusiasm, praising the team’s performance in preparatory matches and previous tournaments.