Is Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after playing in tough Group J?

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Jordan has had a tough going at the 2026 World Cup.

The Middle Eastern country had Argentina and Lionel Messi in Group J, but even before Jordan played the defending champions, they faced Austria and Algeria and lost both matches.

In losing 1-3 to Austria and 1-2 to Algeria, Jordan failed to capture a point, finishing at the bottom of the table. They were eliminated from the tournament even before taking the pitch against Argentina on Saturday, June 27.

This is the nation's debut at the World Cup, which has been expanded to 48 teams for the first time. Ali Olwan scored Jordan's first-ever goal in the tournament when he netted the lone score against Austria.

Is Jordan eliminated from the World Cup?​

Yes, Jordan failed to score any points in its first two Group J matches and was eliminated in the group stage before playing in its finale against Argentina.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Jordan eliminated from 2026 World Cup after playing in tough Group J?

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