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2026 FIFA World Cup: What teams are playing in the Bay Area?
The Bay Area will host six FIFA World Cup matches with action kicking off on Saturday, June 13.
Jordan, led by Jamal Sellami, faces a challenging yet exciting mission as it prepares for its World Cup debut following an outstanding qualifying campaign. Twenty-six Jordanian heroes will battle for a place in the Round of 32,
Jordan is making their historic debut in the World Cup and has a tough task as a welcoming present: the defending champion, Argentina. Lionel Messi and Argentina wrap up group play against Jordan, who are one of four nations playing in the World Cup for the first time. June 17: Austria vs. Jordan — San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (11 p.m. CT)
Jordan qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing second in Group B in the third round of AFC qualifying, trailing South Korea by six points. The team went unbeaten in by winning four of its eight matches, while also drawing four.
The wait is almost over ... the 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to begin! ESPN's experts are here with what you need to know at a glance about all 48 teams.