Published On 5/7/2026
Jordanian-Moroccan national team coach Jamal Al-Salami joined the list of coaches departing from their positions for various reasons after participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Al-Nashama participated in the World Cup for the first time in their history, and they were eliminated from the World Cup in the first round after three defeats in the ninth group against Austria, Algeria, and Argentina.
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For his part, the President of the Jordanian Football Association, Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein, announced the end of Al-Salami’s career with his country’s national team.
He wrote through his official account on the social media platform (X): “During my meeting with my dear brother, Captain Jamal Al-Salami, today, and at the end of your career with the Al-Nashama team, we thank you for your efforts and distinguished contributions, and for your contribution to achieving the historic achievement of qualifying our national team for the World Cup.”
He added: “Your experience with Al-Nashama was an exceptional one, and you will always remain a dear son of Jordan, with the dedication, professionalism, and leadership spirit you provided.”
The President of the Jordanian Football Association concluded his message: “All my best wishes to you for continued success in your next stop. You will also remain worthy of advice and have experience that we cherish and benefit from.”
Tenth coach
Coach Jamal Al-Salami became the tenth World Cup coach to lose his position for various reasons, whether dismissal, resignation, or termination of the contract.
The Nashama coach was preceded by the Dutch coach Ronald Koeman after bidding farewell to the World Cup by losing to Morocco on penalties in the round of 32 also after the end of regular and extra time in a 1-1 draw, and the coach of Ecuador Sebastian Becasese after losing to Colombia in the round of 32 as well.
The same stage also ousted German coach Julian Nagelsmann after his country’s national team lost to Paraguay on penalties.
On the other hand, 5 other coaches left after an early exit from the first round, namely Uruguay’s Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, Scotland’s coach Steve Clarke, Czech coach Miroslav Kubik, and South Korea’s coach Hyung Myung-bo.
Tunisia’s national team coach, Sabri Lamouchi, was an exceptional case, as he was quickly dismissed after losing in the first match to Sweden, 5-1, to be replaced by another Frenchman, Hervé Renard, who also left after leading the team in only two World Cup matches.
