Jordan's young forward Ibrahim Sabra has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup following a left ankle ligament tear he sustained in training, the Jordan Football Association announced on June 5, 2026 [1, 2]. Sabra, 20, is a striker for Lokomotiv Zagreb who recently debuted for Jordan's senior national team after impressing at youth levels [1, 2].
The injury was confirmed after scans detected the torn ligament, forcing Sabra's withdrawal from the tournament in North America [1, 2]. His absence is a significant setback for Jordan coach Jamal Al‑Salami, who relied on the forward as part of his attacking lineup for the team's first-ever World Cup appearance [1, 2].
Jordan qualified for the World Cup after reaching the final of the 2023 Asian Cup, marking the nation's emergence on the global stage [1, 2]. The team has been drawn into Group J, set to face Austria and Algeria in San Francisco, and Argentina in Dallas during the group stage [1, 2].
With Sabra sidelined, Jordan will look to adjust its attacking options as it prepares for the tournament. The next major milestone for the team will be finalizing their roster ahead of their opening game in San Francisco later this year.