Jordan Women's National Team Slips in FIFA Rankings

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The Jordan women’s national football team fell three positions in the official FIFA world rankings. FIFA released these updated standings on 20 October 2026, placing the squad 79th globally. This shift follows recent international competition cycles tracked by the governing body. The team now occupies the 79th spot in the latest global assessment of women's football programs. The Jordan women's national football team dropped three places in the FIFA world rankings as a result of these recent outcomes, moving from their previous position to the current 79th rank.

Recent International Match Results

Jordan suffered a 2–1 loss to Armenia during the most recent international break. This defeat contributed to the team's downward movement in the official standings. The match against Armenia served as a significant test for the squad, with the 2–1 result impacting the points calculation used by FIFA to determine global rankings.

Separately, Jordan recorded a draw against Indonesia. The two teams played this match during a training camp held in Aqaba. This friendly fixture allowed the coaching staff to evaluate player performance in a controlled environment. The draw with Indonesia provided the squad with an opportunity to test tactical adjustments within the training camp setting in Aqaba, though the result did not prevent the subsequent decline in the international rankings released on October 20, 2026.

Coaching and Team Performance Context

Moroccan coach Lamia Boumehdi currently leads the Jordan women’s national team. Her leadership remains a point of focus for the program as the squad navigates its recent performance challenges and shifting international standing. As the head coach, Lamia Boumehdi is responsible for preparing the roster for international windows and managing the team's tactical approach during matches against diverse opponents like Armenia and Indonesia.

The team has faced difficulty qualifying for major continental tournaments, missing the last two editions of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals. These absences from the tournament stage have limited the squad’s ability to gain ranking points through competitive continental play. The inability to secure a spot in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals has been a recurring challenge for the program over the past several years. Coach Lamia Boumehdi continues to oversee the training and development of the roster as the federation evaluates the team's trajectory following these consecutive tournament misses.

The federation is currently reviewing the team's progress under the direction of Lamia Boumehdi. With the team now ranked 79th globally, the focus remains on improving results in future international windows to stabilize the program's standing. The squad will look to build upon the lessons learned from the training camp in Aqaba and the competitive fixtures played during the most recent international break to address the gaps that have prevented qualification for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup finals. The coaching staff is tasked with integrating these objectives into the ongoing development of the national team players.