Jamal Salami reassures Nashama fans ahead of World Cup despite Colombia defeat

Morocco coach Jamal Salami, coach of Jordan’s national team, confirmed that his side made major technical gains from their friendly against Colombia, despite dropping two clean sheets in the pre-final test in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

The match took place in the early hours of Monday morning at the San Diego Stadium in the United States of America as the final stage of preparations before the start of Jordan’s historic first World Cup campaign.

An important test against a strong opponent

After the end of the game, Salami said in the statements reported by the Jordanian news agency. “We faced a top team and were able to test many technical and tactical aspects during the game.”

He added: “The technical staff is currently working to correct the errors that appeared in the performance, so that the level of the team is developed and it reaches full fitness before the opening game against Austria.”

The specter of injuries

The Moroccan coach expressed his great satisfaction with all the players coming out of the game without injuries at a sensitive moment a few days before the start of the tournament.

He pointed out that the safety of the players is a priority during this critical stage of preparations, especially as Jordan’s historic first World Cup appearance approaches.

The 23rd edition of the World Cup kicks off on Thursday as Jordan embarks on its first historic World Cup adventure in Group Ten.

Al-Nashama have been drawn in a tough group that includes world champions Argentina along with Algeria and Austria in a major challenge against the Asian side.

Jordan match schedule

Jordan’s national team will open their World Cup campaign against Austria on Wednesday, June 17 at the Santa Clara Stadium in San Francisco.

6 days later, specifically on the 23rd of the same month, “Nashama” will meet with Algeria in the same stadium, in an exclusively Arab confrontation.

Jordan will conclude their campaign in the group stage by facing defending champions Argentina on June 28 in Dallas, Texas.