Jordan and Uzbekistan prepare for first World Cup matches
Jordan faces Austria on Wednesday while Uzbekistan opens against Colombia. Both teams secured qualification last year and will play three group-stage games each.
bbc.co.ukJordan and Uzbekistan will make their World Cup debuts this week after qualifying for the tournament last year. Jordan plays Austria on Wednesday, followed by matches against Algeria and Argentina. Uzbekistan begins against Colombia, then faces Portugal and DR Congo.
Jordan's preparation Jordan secured its spot with a win over Oman.
The team reached the final of the 2023 Asian Cup and defeated South Korea in the semifinal. The squad has trained for physical contests and will use a 3-4-3 formation. Recent warm-up results include a 4-1 loss to Switzerland and a 2-0 defeat to Colombia. A former international goalkeeper who made 179 appearances for Jordan said losses provide learning opportunities ahead of the group stage.
Uzbekistan's preparation Uzbekistan qualified behind Iran.
The team has played warm-up matches against Uruguay, Gabon, Egypt, Canada, and the Netherlands. The squad includes players with experience in European leagues. A manager who previously captained Italy to the 2006 World Cup title described the team as resilient.
